Seven Stunning but Delicate Engagement Ring Stones
With protective settings and special care, these seven beautiful but delicate engagement ring stones can help you make a unique statement piece…
Boracite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
With light blue and green colors, no cleavage, and high hardness, boracite is an uncommon mineral. Unfortunately for jewelry lovers, faceted…
Emerald Cut Diamonds vs Asscher Cut Diamonds: A Guide
The mesmerizing patterns of emerald & asscher-cut diamonds can give engagement rings a subtle style. Learn how to find a quality diamond within…
Scheelite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Large, faceted scheelites are among the most beautiful of all collector’s gemstones. They occur in many colors and fluoresce very brightly.…
Willemite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Willemite is prized for its intense green fluorescence. Too fragile for jewelry use, faceted specimens are extremely rare.
Are Diamonds Really Rare? Diamond Myths and Misconceptions
Although diamond is our most popular gemstone, this hasn’t always been the case. Only in the last century did diamonds become readily available.…
Understanding Black Diamonds
Although most black diamonds on the market today are either superheated or irradiated to an almost black color, natural black diamonds do exist,…
Understanding Chameleon Diamonds
Question: Recently, someone offered me a chameleon diamond that changed shades from yellow/green to yellow. She tried to convince me that it was…
Color Grading White Diamonds
Step 4: Gem Grading Lesson 13 Back to syllabus “White,” 14kt white gold ring set with one 1.05-ct diamond and 6 10-pt diamonds, by Mark Somma.…
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