WHY ARE DIAMONDS CALLED DIAMOND?
A name is a name… Did you ever stop to wonder why things are named what they are named? Why is a lamp called a lamp? A horse a horse? (of course) Why is a [Read More…]
Gemstones
THE GEMSTONE QUIZ
I won’t lie, this is not an easy test. Gemstones are a complicated subject. I mean, there are thousands upon thousands of gemstones that range anywhere from mineral gemstones (like common birthstones) to organic gemstones [Read More…]
ENDLESS COLORS OF BIRTHSTONES & GEMSTONES
I see this beautiful ring with an interesting green stone in the vendor’s case (see picture). It’s an odd color. A color of green that I’ve never seen before. I get instantly curious. I rule [Read More…]
BUYING JEWELRY ON VACATION?
Let’s face it, we all love to buy jewelry while we’re on vacation. “Vacation jewelry – YES!” Whether it be Hawaii, Cancun, Paris, Rome or Australia, or even a quaint little Alaskan cruise or a [Read More…]
GIRLS THAT HATE DIAMONDS
They say that… Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But believe me, while this is true for the most part (the bigger the better – like these 2.00 carat diamonds here), there are some Women [Read More…]
JANUARY’S BIRTHSTONE GARNET
Garnets are by far one of my favorite gemstones. I just love the color of them. They’re deep and rich like fine wine and full of romance and mystery. And the great thing about garnets [Read More…]
CAN YOU WEAR OTHER BIRTHSTONES?
This is an interesting question because people take gemstones and birthstones seriously. Some people truly believe that you can’t wear any gemstone that isn’t your birthstone. Some believe in the old superstitions and curses that [Read More…]
HOW ARE GEMSTONES MEASURED? MM VS CARATS
Gemstones are an interesting topic when it comes to measurements. Sometimes you’ll see gemstones listed as millimeter (MM) size (often misspelled as milimeter), like 6 x 4mm, and other times you’ll see gemstones listed as [Read More…]
FREE 2019 CALENDARS
2019 is HERE! So fast! So once again, I’ve created my yearly free calendars. FREE FOR 2019!!!! Free calendars that you can download and print. PDF files that make the New Year easy and FUN. [Read More…]
TOP 5 BOOKS TO BUY FOR GEMSTONES AND JEWELRY
There are some wonderful books on the market about gemstones. Unbelievable guides on buying and selling stones. They will teach you not only the basics needed for evaluating gems, but also how to identify them. [Read More…]