Hybrid Gemstones
Some treatments add lab-created material to mined gemstones. The part-natural, part-synthetic nature of these gems has prompted some in the…
Assembled Gemstones
An assembled gemstone is constructed from two or more combined materials. Gemstone doublets and triplets, intarsias, and rhinestones are all…
How to Use the 10X Loupe
The simple 10X loupe fits in your pocket and costs less than any other piece of gemological equipment. You’ll learn more with it than any other…
The Color Turquoise
Turquoise is one of a small group of gemstones whose name is synonymous with a specific color. Descriptions like “emerald green”…
Turquoise Jewelry Styles
People across the globe have used turquoise for adornment for thousands of years, but this gem material forms naturally only in a few places. Cultures…
Blue Diamond Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Blue diamonds may be rare, but they have gained a big reputation over the years. From a presence in blockbuster films to legends about curses, blue…
Traditional Turquoise Jewelry Styles
People have prized turquoise jewelry for millennia. Learn about these traditional turquoise designs that still influence modern artisans.…
Turquoise Color and the Color Turquoise
Is all turquoise turquoise color? Learn about this gem’s most popular natural colors and how people have prized them for millennia.
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