By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Everyone’s life is a journey, whether it involves love, work, or personal growth, and what better way to celebrate

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Gemstones are sold by carat weight, but do you know how much one carat weighs? In ancient times, the

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Have aquamarine as your March birthstone, you have even more reason to be enamored of the gemstone that everyone

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist One of the more popular recent trends in men’s watch design takes its cue from centuries-old armor. Chain mail

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Cameos may have a reputation for being a bit prim, but designers are promoting new ways to wear these

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Usually when a geographical location precedes a gemstone’s name (such as Colombian emerald or Burmese ruby), it suggests that

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Among the oldest types of jewelry, charm bracelets were worn by prehistoric men and women to ward off enemies

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Some may argue that the pursuit of perfection is a futile exercise because it does not exist, but tell

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist If you’re curious where January’s birthstone got its name, “garnet” is derived from the Latin “granatus” (grain), which is

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Marrying couples often shop together for wedding bands that match. The standard ladies’ simple gold or platinum band ranges