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The distinction between ruby and sapphire is more nebulous than most people realize. These gems are the same mineral: corundum. Color is the only…

Sapphire symbolism encompasses diverse subjects in many cultures. Traditionally, people have prized these gems for their celestial blues and…

Montana, the Treasure State, produces nearly all of the sapphire in the United States. With rich cornflower blue Yogo sapphires and fancy-colored…

Although non-gem corundum occurs abundantly all over the world, gem-quality ruby and sapphire are significantly rarer. Their sources are also…

In a recent phone call, Jeffery Bergman of Primagem, discussed his career in the gem trade. His decades-long career has taken its share of twists…

Rubies and sapphires are some of the most well-known jewelry stones. Let’s take a look at the rare geological conditions in which rubies…

The best rough sapphire stones may come from different sources, depending on the color you want. However, valuable blues may pose some faceting…

If you like green, you’ll love an emerald engagement ring. However, judging emerald quality is complicated. Learn how to find the best gem for…

In a recent interview, Jeffery Bergman talks about his decades-long career as a sapphire expert and connoisseur and offers his advice for beginners.…