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No Weak Links

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist If you are as enamored of the current fashion of layering gold necklaces as many women seem to be,

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Lend an Ear

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist   If you are a man who wants to give the woman in his life the perfect gift, consider

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Topaz Tales

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist   With a relatively high refractive index that induces sparkle and a Mohs hardness rating of 8, topaz, November’s

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A Mix of Fire and Water

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist   Opal, October’s birthstone, is a curious mix of fire and water. The fire emitted by this lovely gemstone

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The Watch As Art

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist   Some men are no less passionate about wristwatches than women are about diamonds. Most men have a watch

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Legendary Black Diamonds

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist   Fans of the vampire-based Twilight fantasy romance films are probably already familiar with the black diamond-and-platinum jewelry associated

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For Appearance’s Sake

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist   While not everyone can afford a 3-carat diamond, there are techniques that any woman can employ to take

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The Color of Gold

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist   Although some people think that all gold is yellow, gold is often alloyed with other metals to create

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