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Step 1: Introduction to Gemology Lesson 19 Back to syllabus Men and women of all ages wear rings. Some rings symbolize significant events, such…

Before spending money on a VVS diamond, read about the pros and cons of diamonds with this clarity grade. What you learn might surprise you!

Don’t let the bowtie effect keep you from buying an oval cut diamond. With prices lower than rounds, ovals are also a stylish choice for engagement…

All gemstones, from fragile opals to durable diamonds, can benefit from protective gem settings. Learn which jewelry designs are best suited…

Diamond simulants, like cubic zirconia and moissanite, often appear in jewelry. See how the properties of real diamonds compare with popular…

Separate fact from fiction and you’ll find lab-created diamonds make great alternatives to mined diamonds. Our guide will show you how to shop…

Checkered hearts make popular gem cuts. Jeff Graham’s Heart Squared design works well with any medium to light-colored material.

Yugawaralite is a very rare colorless to pinkish zeolite mineral. Little facetable material exists, so a cut yugawaralite would be a prized addition…

Pyroxmangite grains are rare, seldom clean enough to facet, and difficult to cut. However, when cut, they are extremely beautiful and rich in color.…