Pearl Buying Guide
A fine pearl has a beauty akin to moonlight or mist, an ephemeral quality that seems impossible for a solid object to hold. Civilizations value these…
Freshwater Pearls Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Like their marine cousins, many freshwater mollusks can produce pearls. However, this rarely occurs in nature. Today, the majority of pearls…
Opal Types
From pearly white to distinctive boulder and colorful fire, the opal variety you choose will greatly affect the aesthetics and price of a finished…
Eight Opal Types Explained
Opal is a complicated gemstone, and many factors affect its price. Learn how to distinguish these eight opal types and how they differ in value.…
Jeremejevite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Jeremejevite would make a durable and attractive jewelry stone, but this rare mineral occurs even more rarely as facetable material. Recently,…
Alternative Birthstones
Not happy with your birthstone? Explore these alternative birthstones associated with astrological signs, angels, the hour or day of your birth,…
Introduction to Fancy Gem Cuts
Step 1: Introduction to Gemology Lesson 24 Back to syllabus The cut is humanity’s contribution to the beauty of gemstones. Color, clarity, and…
An Introduction to Fancy Gem Cuts
Step 1: Introduction to Gemology Lesson 24 Back to syllabus The cut is humanity’s contribution to the beauty of gemstones. Color, clarity, and…
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