Gemstones
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Buying Beads at Gemstone and Mineral Shows
Picking out gemstone beads in person gives the jewelry maker a chance to compare quality, shape and color. Find out where and how to attend gemstone and mineral events. more...
Diamonds are very expensive. Cost-conscious shoppers can use a fabulous fake instead. more...
Diamond color is judged on a letter scale established by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The scale ranges from D to Z. more...
The Fifth C of Buying a Gemstone
Many articles about buying gemstones discuss the 4Cs:cutting style, caret weight, clarity and color. As important in the purchasing process is the cost. more...
Peridot is the Gemstone for August
Lustrous green peridot is August's gemstone and the birthstone for those born under the zodiacal sign of Leo. more...
Learn about Alexandrite, the rare, expensive, color-shifting gemstone for those born in the month of June. more...
If one's birthday is in June, learn about the three traditional choices for jewelry. more...
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By: Sarah Todd
Considered a stone of friendship, the amethyst is said to protect its wearer against seduction and evil spirits, as well as enhancing clarity of the mind. more...
By: Molly Markey
Diamonds can be characterized by carat, clarity, color, and cut. Use these four features to evaluate diamond quality when purchasing valuable jewelry. more...
3,000 Carat Diamond - History of the Cullinan
By: Martin Bell
In 1905, the Cullinan diamond was found in South Africa. It weighed over 3,000 carats (1.3 pounds), and was cut into the "Star of Africa" and 8 other high carat diamonds. more...
May's Birthstone – The Enchanting Emerald
The emerald has been enchanting royalty since Cleopatra for over 4,000 years with its beauty as well as its healing properties and mystical powers. more...
January's Birthstone the Red Garnet
The red garnet has been worn for centuries not only for its beauty but for its healing and magical powers as well as its powers of love. more...
February's Birthstone the Amethyst
The amethyst has been the gemstone of choice of royalty and religious leaders for centuries as well as being a stone that holds magical and healing powers. more...
By: Sarah Todd
Amethyst, together with the diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire is traditionally classified as one of the five cardinal - most valuable - gemstones. more...
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