Why do they call some gemstones “precious” and others they call “semi-precious“? Is there really a reason? Aren’t all gemstones precious? Only three gemstones have the title of “precious” attached to them. They are: Sapphire, [Read More…]
Floating diamonds, specific gravity, volumes of water? Huh? Yes, I’m going there… People are always interested in diamond’s ability to float. They are curious and ask “Can diamonds float on water?” The answer is “No”. [Read More…]
A lot of people understand the basics of diamond grading and the 4C’s. But what about gemstones? Where do they fit in? Is there a similar grading system that helps customers understand clarity in gemstones? [Read More…]
Like puzzles? Good. Let’s have some fun. I’ve created a word search puzzle that holds one hidden GEM. That’s right, JUST ONE. One word; GEM, located only once in this entire crazy eye-boggling puzzle. Can [Read More…]
My birthday is in October. So I know first hand that birthstones for men in the month of October… SUCK! BOTH OF THEM! Now, don’t get me wrong, I love opals and tourmalines, but come [Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]