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.”

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist One of the more romantic aspects of the marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton was that the prince

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Jewelers have noted a significant increase in the popularity of diamond set wedding bands that leads them to speculate

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Few gemstones exude the lush, verdant feel of a summer’s day in the way that peridot does. This makes

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Jewelry made of white gold (an alloy of gold and nickel and silver or palladium) is usually electroplated with

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Because it is not always possible to find a piece of jewelry in the showcase that perfectly suits every