800 Years of Mogok: A Celebration in Tenuous Times
As Mogok, Myanmar prepares to celebrate its 800th anniversary, the inhabitants of this prolific gem producing region face an uncertain future.…
Online Faceting Designs & Diagrams: Gram Portuguese
Information and guide on Faceting Designs. An Online Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this is called “Gram…
Online Faceting Designs & Diagrams: First Wave
Information and guide on Faceting Designs. An Online Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is called “First…
Online Faceting Designs & Diagrams: 4 Way Stop
Information and guide on Faceting Designs. An Online Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one is called “4…
Gem Trends 2018: Ultra Violet Gems and More
What will 2018 bring to the world of gems and jewelry? Learn about the latest gem trends — everything from colors, designs, and settings to the…
Conch Pearl Buying Guide
Considering a conch pearl buying trip to the Caribbean? Quality factors for these gems differ from colored gemstones. Before you make a purchase,…
An Introduction to Fancy Gem Cuts
Rounds dominate the gem market, but fancy gem cuts offer many beautiful options. Learn about the most popular fancy shapes, such as heart and emerald…
Fancy Colored Pink Diamond Buying Guide
With only a few produced each year, pink diamonds are among the rarest gems on the planet. Learn how quality impacts cost for these rarities in our…
Identifying Inclusions of Specific Gems
Some natural as well as synthetic gems have specific, characteristic inclusions. Learn the identifying inclusions of some of the most popular…
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