Why Do Gemstones Continue To Fascinate Us?If you love gemstones and what can be done, then we know you must have a group or maybe just a couple that really set your sails. There are so many things you need to think about when deciding on a gemstone such a

Corundum is a mineral from which sapphires and rubies are made which means they are cousins, sort of. But as most of us know, rubies are valued more than sapphires in every way including price, most notably. Most of us have only heard abou…

How to Select the Best Gemstone JewelryThere are many kinds of gemstones, and you may have your own favorites for your own jewelry. You are the only person to decide which criteria will have the most weight when it is time to make a buying decision. Do no

Most people look at diamonds as the pinnacle of gorgeous gems, and for that reason we can restrict our discussion about them. You may know they have a natural hardness that is not found in much else, so far. Still though, you can find very…

The Enduring Appeal of GemstonesGemstone jewelry and the various designs always ride the tide of what people want at any given point in time. What you can find, though, are semi-precious gems that all people tend to like a lot. As you may know, regardless

Most people look at diamonds as the pinnacle of gorgeous gems, and for that reason we can restrict our discussion about them. You may know they have a natural hardness that is not found in much else, so far. While large, high quality diamo…

Gemstones - Loved Throughout The CenturiesShopping for jewelry with gemstones has become increasingly complex. With advances in technology, it can be difficult for anyone but a well trained expert to tell the difference between natural and synthetic (or e

Authenticity is a favorite term jewelers like to throw out there and another one is "value." If you're buying a piece of fashion jewelry with a gemstone you know isn't very valuable, that's not a problem. Naturally, there are unscrupulous …