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Although too brittle for most jewelry use, properly cut apatite gems are truly magnificent. A collector could assemble a suite of as many as twenty…

Herderite is a rare collector’s gem, especially in larger sizes. Although too soft for daily jewelry wear, this material is attractive when cut…

Typically blue, durable, and easy to cut, sodalite is highly desired by hobbyists. Even stones that lack transparency make lovely faceted gems.…

Even the most general definition of a gem has many exceptions. Learn what qualities have been used to identify gemstones both scientifically and…

Rose gold jewelry is definitely a trend you will be seeing for this 2023 season. Even though it is not as popular as white or yellow gold, it is a great…

Halite is a very difficult material to facet, even for experts. Jeff Graham offers his advice on how to cut and polish this challenging yet tasty…

Strongly pleochroic, andalusite can show shades of green, brown, and red when viewed from different directions. Although tough enough for most…

Gemologists use several different gem classification methods. Learn how the most common systems work and what they cover as well as exceptions…

Lab-grown diamonds are rising in popularity because they are cost-effective, conflict-free, and environmentally friendly. They have the same…