By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Enameling is the technique of fusing glass to metal that creates beautiful pieces of jewelry characterized by deep, rich

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist The mineral “corundum” is the crystalline form of aluminum oxide (Al2O3), which is a naturally clear and transparent material.

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist The specific type of watch known as a “chronograph,” which dates back to 1821, is easily recognizable by the

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Because pure 24-karat gold is too soft to be used in jewelry making, it must be alloyed with other

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Not only is the remarkable variety of chrysoberyl known as Alexandrite the birthstone for June, it is also used

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist If the fashion runways are any indication, vintage jewelry (particularly Victorian – era style) is making a big splash.

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist No matter what the budget, we always seem to want a diamond that is bigger than we can afford.

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist The days of traditional, flat, gold wedding bands that uncomfortably pinched men’s fingers are over. Today’s grooms are choosing

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist The popularity of diamond “eternity rings” seems likely to go on unabated for, well, eternity. These rings remain immense

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist When it comes to selecting a pair of pendant earrings for your jewelry wardrobe, you may have already considered