Buying Guide: Canadian Diamonds
Canadian diamonds are marketed as exceptionally beautiful, conflict-free, and environmentally friendly. Are they worth the hype though?…
How to Buy a Great Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 2023
Diamond solitaire pendants are lovely, versatile, stylish, and must-have jewelry pieces. Learn how to buy the right one (for you or a gift) with…
Glass Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Glass has been used in jewelry for thousands of years. By itself, glass is brittle and unimpressive with very little color or brilliance. However,…
Crystalline Quartz Buying Guide
Although often overlooked, quartz is available in many styles at reasonable prices. Our crystalline quartz buying guide can help you pick your…
Orange Diamond Buying Guide – Orange Diamond or White Whale?
Though orange diamonds and yellow diamonds can claim similar causes of color, orange diamonds are rarer than yellows. Since orange is between…
Amethyst Gem, Price, and Jewelry Information
Discover everything about amethyst gemstones — from their meaning and properties to color variations. Learn about this purple February birthstone’s…
10 Rare Engagement Ring Stones that Won’t Break the Bank
Not all rare gemstones cost a fortune. If you’re looking for something different but affordable for your wedding, here are 10 rare engagement…
Aquamarine Enhancements
Question: What gemstone treatments or enhancements do aquamarines typically receive? By International Gem Society 2 minute read Fragments…
Distinguishing Aquamarine Simulants
Many gemstones can simulate the color and clarity of aquamarine. However, the composition of these aquamarine imitations or simulants differs…
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