A CERTAIN RING TO IT
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist There has been a creative explosion recently in the ways that rings are designed and worn. While [...]
Fire and Water
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Opal, the birthstone for October, is an unusual mix of “fire and water” in that the gemstone [...]
Paving The Way
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist One trend surging in popularity is the widespread use of pavé-set diamonds in diamond engagement rings. As [...]
For Purple and Gold Fans
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Minnesota Vikings fans are bound to love “ametrine,” along with anyone who appreciates a gemstone that combines [...]
Always In Style
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Have you noticed that diamonds never seem to go out of style? Instead, designers of fine jewelry [...]
Diamond Jewelry with a Vintage Look
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Vintage-inspired diamond jewelry has always been popular, and the passion for these pieces shows no signs of [...]
Colossal Interest in Colored Diamonds
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Recent record prices paid for colored diamonds, which account for only 0.01 percent of all diamonds, provide [...]
Wrapped Around Her Wrist
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist If a man wants to surprise the woman in his life with a piece of jewelry, bracelets [...]
Getting Personal
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist As lovers of fine jewelry continue to look for ways to make more personal statements in precious [...]
Multi-Tasking
By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist With an appreciation of the notion that fine jewelry should not solely be worn on special occasions, [...]