The Power of Advertising: How the Marketing Juggernaut Behind the Barbie Movie Rocked the Gem World
©Canva. Used with permission. On July 21, 2023, the world got its first look at the long-anticipated movie Barbie. Fans went nuts and the movie…
Ninth Anniversary Gift Guide: Morganite
Celebrating nine years of marriage is an accomplishment indeed! For your union to last this long, you and your partner have undoubtedly found ways…
Brown Diamond Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
The most common of all fancy colors that can be expressed by diamonds is brown. Some claim that approximately 98% of all mined diamonds (gem-quality…
Spinel Sources
Multiple deposits across the globe produce spinels in a wide variety of body colors. Some of these sources are very productive and have been actively…
Spinel Sources
Learn about important spinel sources across the globe — from historical mines to recent discoveries — and the colors they yield.
September Birthstone: Sapphire
What is the birthstone for September? The birthstone for September is sapphire. Sapphires are members of the gem species corundum. Depending…
Morganite Buying Guide
Complete morganite buying guide covering the 4 Cs, treatments, and pricing. Learn how to choose the perfect pink beryl gemstone for engagement…
Spinel Buying Guide
Master spinel buying with our comprehensive guide covering the 4 Cs, color grading, pricing, origins, and how to identify quality natural vs synthetic…
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