Colorful Options: Choosing Topaz Engagement Ring Stones
You can probably find a topaz engagement ring stone in your favorite color at a reasonable price. Learn what to look for and how to care for your gem.…
Barite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Massive white barite (also called known as baryte) looks like marble and could be used for decorative purposes. In spite of the abundance of good…
How to Buy a Lab-Grown Diamond in 2021
Lab-grown diamonds are rising in popularity because they are cost-effective, conflict-free, and environmentally friendly. They have the same…
Lab-Grown Diamond Pricing
Just like natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds are priced according to the Four Cs: color, cut, clarity, and carat. However, lab-grown diamonds…
HPHT Diamond Treatments
Step 2: Advanced Gemology Lesson 8 Back to syllabus In 1999, General Electric (GE) introduced a new diamond treatment into the jewelry trade. The…
Identifying Synthetic Diamonds
Step 5: Advanced Gem Information Lesson 2 Back to syllabus Synthetic diamonds aren’t new. General Electric (GE) has been making them since…
Lab-Created Diamonds: the Ultimate Guide
Lab-created diamonds have an undeserved stigma. However, they make excellent, lower-cost alternatives to natural, mined diamonds. In this…
Lab-Grown Diamonds FAQ
Lab-grown diamonds are becoming popular choices for engagement rings and other jewelry purchases. However, you should always know what you’re…
Grading Lab-Grown Diamonds: An Introduction to the Four Cs
Today, lab-grown or synthetic diamonds are evaluated by the same grading standards used for natural diamonds. All diamonds can receive precise…
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