You might be surprised to find out that the “flawless” gemstone you’ve just purchased has been treated in a lab with heat in order to enhance its color. While it might sound like a process that would cause your gemstone to diminish in value, heat treatment is actually a very common practice among gem traders…
Cocktail Rings vs. Dinner Rings
In the 1920s and 1930s, two new types of rings came onto the scene: the cocktail ring and the dinner ring. Many people confuse the two, assuming that they’re the same, but in reality, they have distinct styles, and came about in distinct periods of time. Cocktail Rings Cocktail rings are flashy; they have a…
The Plant That Guides Diamond Hunters in Liberia
You may not envision the search for diamonds as a hunt that requires a specific set of tracking skills, but in fact, diamond hunters rely on a number of telltale signs to spot rocks that could potentially contain diamonds. Now, thanks to a recent discovery in geobotany, also known as the study of the geographical…
Summer Gemstone Guide
With a warm summer around the corner, June, July and August birthstones will be popular choices, as well as a few other stones that represent the sun and natures growth. Here are some great stones for a summer birthday or jewelry purchase for those fond of the summer weather. Pearl The traditional June birthstone,…
The World’s Most Valuable Gemstones
Sometimes, gemstones serve as time-honored heirlooms passed down through a family from one generation to another. There are other gemstones, however, that are so rare that they become astronomically expensive. For jewelers, rarity is a key factor in assessing the value of a gemstone. In this entry, we’ll look at a few of the rarest,…
National Jewel Day: March 13th
March 13th is a day that should really sparkle! Among the other fun holidays and events, you can celebrate National Jewel Day. And since diamonds are a girl’s best friend, this should be an easy one to partake in. Great National Jewel Day Celebration Ideas Having a hard time thinking of ways to celebrate this…
The May Birthstone: The Emerald
As a child, how many people have dreamed of visiting the Emerald City just like Dorothy and friends in the famed Wizard of Oz? Shimmering green peaks that adorn the entire city looked so magical and mystical! If you were born in the month of May, you also get to share in the…
The April Birthstone: Diamond
Whether vintage or modern, birthstone jewelry holds significant sentiment for the one who wears it. Many of us love receiving birthstones as gifts because it symbolizes the first month of life, and it shows that the giver knows you very well. It is one thing to remember a birthday, but to know and…