Pearl Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Discover everything about pearl value, types, and care in our comprehensive guide. Learn to evaluate pearl quality, understand differences…
Red Beryl Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Originally known as bixbite, red beryl is one of the rarest, most desirable, and most expensive gemstones. Most fine crystal specimens are zealously…
February Birthstone: Amethyst
Amethyst, the February birthstone, comes in beautiful purple colors and makes a durable jewelry stone. Learn more about this wonderful gem.
Morganite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
A member of the beryl family, morganite shows a range of pink colors due to traces of manganese. Recently, this gemstone has seen an increase in popularity…
January Birthstone: Garnet
Both the modern and traditional birthstone for January is garnet. Garnets come in many colors, including red, yellow, orange, green, and blue.…
Emerald Origins: History and Identification
Emeralds from different sources can vary in quality. Learn how to identify emerald origins by analyzing the optical and physical properties of…
The Best Gilded Age Jewelry at the Met Gala 2022: Tiaras, Chokers, and Nail Guards Fit For A Chinese Empress
May 9, 2022 Top Chef alum Melissa King wears Chinese nail guards traditionally worn by empresses like Empress Dowager Cixi who met with Western…
Kunzite Buying Guide
Rare and fragile, kunzite challenges lapidaries and delights jewelry aficionados. Our kunzite buying guide can help you add this gem to your collection.…
20 Best Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas for 2025
What comes to mind when you think about your mother? For many of us, memories of love, good times and tender loving care linger. Mother’s Day…
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