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Blue diamonds may be rare, but they have gained a big reputation over the years. From a presence in blockbuster films to legends about curses, blue…

What’s tanzanite mining like? Follow Jeff Moriarty of Moriarty’s Gem Art as he descends into a Tanzanian mine in search of these gemstones.

Is all turquoise turquoise color? Learn about this gem’s most popular natural colors and how people have prized them for millennia.

Expert lapidarist Jim Buday shares how he learned to cut gems and created his Reddit subgroup. Read about his new faceting videos on IGS.

Famously found as clean and beautifully shaped natural crystals, spinels seldom receive treatments. Nevertheless, you still might encounter…

Diamond simulants often appear in jewelry, as side stones and accents as well as centerpieces. Identifying these lookalike materials, whether…

Chart showing a mix of modern and traditional birthstones by month. The Origin of Birthstones The idea of a birthstone, a gemstone that corresponds…

Spinel is a rare gem not well-known among consumers. Even some professionals in the gem and jewelry trade aren’t well-informed about this…

Most couples exploring gemstone options for their engagement ring start with some ideas about the color and size they want. However, they also…