By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Opal, the birthstone for October, is an unusual mix of “fire and water” in that the gemstone is composed

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist One trend surging in popularity is the widespread use of pavé-set diamonds in diamond engagement rings. As the name

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Minnesota Vikings fans are bound to love “ametrine,” along with anyone who appreciates a gemstone that combines the purple

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Have you noticed that diamonds never seem to go out of style? Instead, designers of fine jewelry come up

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Vintage-inspired diamond jewelry has always been popular, and the passion for these pieces shows no signs of letting up

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist Recent record prices paid for colored diamonds, which account for only 0.01 percent of all diamonds, provide ample testament

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist If a man wants to surprise the woman in his life with a piece of jewelry, bracelets are the

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist As lovers of fine jewelry continue to look for ways to make more personal statements in precious metals and

By: Jeffrey M. Bertman Graduate Gemologist With an appreciation of the notion that fine jewelry should not solely be worn on special occasions, women are