Blue Nile Review
Launched in 1999, Blue Nile was one of the first online diamond retailers. They revolutionized the way people bought diamond engagement rings…
Chrome Tourmaline Buying Guide
Rare chrome tourmaline can show an emerald-like green color. With a highly desired color and tourmaline’s excellent qualities as a jewelry stone,…
James Allen Review
Launched in 2006, online jewelry retailer James Allen is a disrupter in the diamond market that seeks to educate buyers on diamonds and colored…
Color Grading Fancy Colored Diamonds
The color grading standards for white diamonds don’t apply to fancy colored diamonds. Learn the GIA and Argyle grading systems and how to find signs…
Tourmaline Gem, Price, and Jewelry Information
Discover tourmaline’s stunning colors, value, and properties. Learn why this October birthstone makes exceptional jewelry and how to identify…
Tourmaline Buying Guide
Known for stunning, saturated hues, tourmaline is a colorful and modern gemstone. Read about quality factors for this gem in our tourmaline buying…
Combining Stones in Jewelry
Combining stones can be more than adding diamond accents to colored gemstone jewelry. Explore colored stone combos and learn how to set gems within…
Watermelon Tourmaline Buying Guide
Looking for a fun summertime gem? Watermelon tourmaline adds a pop of color that’s perfect for a playful summer look. Learn about the quality factors…
High-Performance Diamonds: Worth the Money or Just Hype?
High-performance diamonds are marketed as perfectly symmetrical stones of exceptional quality. Learn if they’re worth the extra money you’ll…
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