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A Wristed Development

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Bracelets, of course, are always in style, and those currently coming from top jewelry designers are adding something special

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Diamond Delicacy

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist There is little question that diamond jewelry is nearly always positioned at the top of a woman’s list of

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A Taste for Chocolate

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist In recent years, diamond lovers have expanded their appreciation of their favorite clear gemstone to include diamonds in brown

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Good as Platinum

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist As beautiful and valuable as gold is, France’s King Louis XVI declared platinum to be “the only metal fit

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A Layered Approach

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist If there is a general jewelry trend that applies to a variety of pieces and shows no signs of

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The Violet Gemstone

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist The violet gemstone known as iolite is commonly referred to as “water sapphire” because it bears a resemblance to

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A Sterling Choice

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Sterling silver jewelry makes a sparkling, contemporary style statement and is very affordable. To make it harder and give

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Which Garnet?

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist When garnet, the birthstone for January, is mentioned, most people are likely to think about a red gemstone. This

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Unlocking Secrets

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Keys have long been subjects of fascination because they are symbolic of the ability to unlock secrets. The gift

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