The spinel gemstones that we know and love today were once confused as rubies and sapphires. In fact, through the years these gems were even placed as "crowned jewels" and mounted to crowns because they were ...
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What Are Spinel Gemstones?
What Is a Certified Diamond and Why It Matters
Every diamond is truly unique. Even if there are 10 diamonds cut from 1 big stone, they will all have their own unique signatures. They all have their own composition and unique features, as distinctive as ...
The Top 3 Benefits of a Jewelry Appraisal
Most of us judge a piece of jewelry by its sentimental value, but we also like to be aware of its physical resell value too. Whether you inherited, purchased, or were gifted the piece, understanding ...
The Top Brands for Designer Jewelry
Designer jewelry represents the utmost in class and elegance, and although it might come with a hefty price tag, the payback in quality and status is inestimable. According to Euromonitor International's 2017 report, 2018 set ...
What's the Difference Between Carats and Karats?
If you're buying jewelry or gold you might be seeing two words that are very similar; carats and karats. Though they sound the same, and can both be used to describe jewelry, the truth is ...