Jan 2, 2019 | Birthstones, Demantoid, Garnet, Gemology, January
A rainbow of garnets from GIA.edu. Garnet is a familiar gemstone. Most lovers of jewelry would recognize its deep, rich red hue, reminiscent of a pomegranate seed, the source of garnet’s name. But many don’t realize that garnet, in fact, refers to a...
Dec 27, 2018 | 4Cs, Diamonds, Gemology
Olivia and her future fiancé, Liam, visited their second jewelry store of the day. They’d only just started the process of choosing the ideal ring, and were looking for the very best diamond as the centerpiece! Olivia knew she wanted a diamond around...
Dec 12, 2018 | 4Cs, Diamonds, Gemology
“I don’t want anything too big, maybe just a carat or two,” Olivia said to the salesman, her soon-to-be fiancé nodding in agreement. The couple, in their mid-twenties, had only just started shopping for an engagement ring. The salesman pulled out a...
Dec 5, 2018 | Birthstones, December, Gemology, Tanzanite
Discovered in 1967, tanzanite is one of the newest members of the birthstone family. Its lively blue and violet hues have captivated jewelry designers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. But this gemstone is said to be a “generational” stone –...
Nov 14, 2018 | Diamonds, Gemology
You’ve just been gifted a glittering ring, or perhaps you chose a lovely pendant for yourself. It’s made of gold and diamonds, and you know that gold is pretty soft, but diamond is practically indestructible! But only a few weeks later, tragedy strikes – your...
