Siberian Amethyst
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 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
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Some of the biggest news in women’s watches has more to do with the straps than the watch itself.
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist The “brilliant cut” is the most popular cut for diamonds and other colorless stones because it ensures that maximum
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist September’s birthstone comes in a host of colors other than its signature violet-blue. Sapphire, which is a variety of
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Platinum, the rarest and most valuable of precious metals, has a white luster that makes it a perfect match
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist When it comes to diamonds, you can have a natural mineral that was produced billions of years ago, or
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