Garnet has been one of the world’s favorite gemstones for centuries. It has been known and written about since ancient times. It is the birthstone for January. Although gem quality garnets can be among the most beautiful of gemstones, they…
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Buying colored gemstones, for jewelry use, as an investment or as a collector can be exciting and rewarding. There are many opportunities to get some great deals if you are prepared. Spend some time informing yourself about the gemstones that…
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The Internet is quickly becoming one of the most important venues for the purchase of jewelry. There are opportunities for a smart buyer to find some great deals but also the possibility of being overcharged or outright defrauded if you…
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Brilliance and scintillation are terms that are commonly used to describe a gemstone. Although they are related, they are not the same thing and there is often confusion over exactly what they mean. I hope here, to shed a little…
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The value of colored gemstones, like diamonds, depends on “the 4 C’s”. Those are Color, Clarity, Cut and Carets. Unlike diamonds, the value of a colored gemstone is effected most by the color. Color is judged by three criteria: Hue,…
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