sapphire

With light to medium dark purple colors and swirling patterns, charoite is usually quite distinctive. No other material is likely to be mistaken…

Discover the complete aquamarine buying guide with expert tips on color, clarity, cut, and carat. Learn about treatments, synthetics, and alternatives…

The princess cut diamond evolved from the French Cut, which evolved from the table cut appearing in the 14th century. Over time, cutters became…

Cabochon cutting or cabbing is the most popular form of gem cutting. With practice, you can master this skill. Read on to learn more about this technique.…

Vivid color change makes alexandrite one of the world’s most coveted stones. Our alexandrite buying guide can help you find the best gem for your…

Find this Ring at LeinishDark and stunning black diamonds are taking center stage in engagement rings. From Leibish. Black diamonds are an attractive…

Learn the basic procedures of gemstone faceting. This walkthrough for a standard round brilliant cut gem includes cutting instructions and pics.…

Ask anyone which mineral is the hardest and they’ll most likely tell you a diamond. In fact, diamonds are so hard they’re used in all kinds of…

When we learned our friend Angela was going to design a new engagement ring with CustomMade, we asked that she record and review her experience for…