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A popular variety of colored quartz, rose quartz makes a durable jewelry stone. Although commonly cabbed and carved, more transparent material…

Gem collectors prize tugtupite, the “Reindeer Stone,” for its rich colors and intense reaction to ultraviolet light. Sporadically used in jewelry,…

Though rings may come in many styles, gem cutters will regularly encounter a few common types of gem rings. Learn how to identify these popular designs.…

Learn everything about zircon buying with our comprehensive guide. Discover quality factors, colors, treatments, and jewelry considerations…

Looking for a gem that will make a big impression on your finger, not your wallet? These ten gems make great options for affordable engagement ring…

Revered for millennia, turquoise still has a dedicated following. Our turquoise buying guide can help you pick a gem for your own jewelry.

Fancy cut diamonds can have any finished shape, except round. These stones have their own grading criteria, in particular regarding proportion…

Our opal buying guide can help you learn how opals are graded, what to avoid, and how to identify a high-quality stone or a bargain in the rough.

Although transparent dolomite crystals are fairly abundant and popular collector’s items, faceted gems are soft, fragile, and rarely seen…