By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist As much as wristwatches are must-have items in nearly every man’s jewelry wardrobe, it may come as a surprise

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist If you are not yet familiar with Salvador Dali, the best thing to do is Google the surrealistic artist’s

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist It seems that peridot (the gemstone variety of olivine) is the perfect birthstone for August because its vivid green

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Signet rings may no longer be widely used to validate legal documents with their owners’ proprietary stamp, but they

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist In the world of high-end fancy-cut diamonds, trilliant-cut diamonds hold a special place. These unique triangular diamonds feature three

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist   If you are looking to make a romantic statement with a piece of jewelry, you can hardly find

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist   Diamonds are no longer simply a woman’s best friend. Men are also experiencing some of the thrill that

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist   Moonstone (an alternative birthstone for June) possesses an otherworldly shimmering blue glow that is particularly evocative of its

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist   When is a woman’s wristwatch seemingly not a watch at all? The answer is: When a watch face

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist   Just about a century ago, the mere sight of a woman’s ankle peeking out from beneath her hemline