By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist For those who already own a fine complement of white diamonds and want something unique, there are yellow diamonds.

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Women have adorned themselves with pearls for at least 5,000 years. Today, these lustrous orbs continue to occupy a

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist When it comes to selecting the perfect holiday gift for a young girl, few are better received than a

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist There’s nothing subtle about the latest trend in necklace wear. Evoking some of the boldness of the oversized 90s,

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist In a sense, men like to collect and sport watches much in the same way that women love to

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist It is often said that “cut”(along with “carat weight,” “color,” and “clarity,” the “4Cs”) is a characteristic that largely

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist If a diamond is “forever,” engraved jewelry can leave an impression that is likely to last just as long.

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Who said that the design of hoop earrings must be restricted to minimalist bands of thin gold, silver, or

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Opal, the birthstone for October, is sometimes referred to as the “Queen of Gems” largely owing to its display

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Anyone interested in making the most dramatic presentation of a diamond need look no further than a “tension setting.”