When you are purchasing jewelry, do you look for the most beautiful or a worst looking piece? As a Graduate Gemologist, cut of a diamond...

Most people don’t associate Color with a diamond except when they talk about naturally colored diamonds.  In fact, when we talk about...

After carat, clarity is the next characteristic most people are concerned about.  Clarity is part of the 4C’s which are a mnemonic device...

Most people think carat is the size of a diamond, and who doesn’t want the biggest? Carat is one of the 4 C’s which are a mnemonic device...

I have been in a bit of a music high these past few weeks. I have been listening to everything from Thelonius Monk, Miles Davis, No...

Did you know that aquamarine, emerald, and morganite are siblings?  Gemstones are no longer classified by color, like they have been...

Ever since reading Shakespear’s, Julius Caesar, in high school, the phrase “beware the ides of March” seems to be stuck in my brain and...

In light of buying myself a pearl strand necklace for my birthday, I wanted to go over some unique and interesting things about pearls! ...

Most of us know that adopting new trends, fashion, technology, etc. falls into three major categories – early adopters, the bold few who...

Purple is a color that has long been associated with royalty and nobility, it represents wealth extravagance, devotion, and wisdom....

Have you ever talked to an expert in a field, and they keep using words and phrases that you don’t understand? Me too! The jewelry world...

Most of us grew up recycling our cans and paper goods, but did you know that you can recycle your jewelry? It is kind of a weird way of...

I want to share with you the story of Botswana as it pertains to diamonds. Natural diamonds have an underlining bad rap in our culture,...

Did you know that Tucson, Arizona is world famous for its gem and mineral shows? The shows began in the 1950’s by the Tucson Gem and...

When you think of Garnets, what color do you associate with it? Most people are going to say red, and that’s because before modern...

Turquoise is the third birthstone for December along with Tanzanite and Blue Zircon. It is one of the oldest celebrated gemstones in...

News flash! December has THREE birthstones to celebrate with, and here is where we talk about the most misunderstood December birthstone,...

Most people don’t know that if you are born in December, you get to choose from three beautiful gemstones for your birthstone! Tanzanite...

Jewelry is a great gift to give during the holidays because when taken care of, it can last several lifetimes. Also, whenever he or she...

Holiday proposals are very exciting and one of the most popular times to get engaged.  It is also one of the most nerve-wracking events...