I just got took. I should have known. Fake amber is not hard to make. It can be made from heating colored plastic, using copal (not 'mature' amber) or other modern polymers. Amber that looks 'too perfect'...
Oregon Sunstone is the name given to facetable, gem-quality Labradorite which is colored primarily by Copper. These untreated gemstones include rare jewels which come in a fantastic variety of natural colors,...
Have you ever purchased Vaseline Glass online only to find that what you received was not Vaseline Glass at all? There you were... all excited to open your package; you just couldn't wait to see it under the...
From the Dawn of Civilization,ancient cultures have been using jewelry to beautify and protect themselves. Jewelry was used to display social rank or ownership, as well as enhance looks to attract a mate. The...
I am creating this guide because I unfortunately did not do my research before buying some fossil amber on ebay and found out I got ripped off when it was too late. The seller would not respond to me and I...
There are a few gems which can display spectacular color and other effects under certain lighting conditions. These effects are often rare and desirable. Here are definitions for some terms you may encounter...
Attempts at imitating diamonds include the duplicates: cubic zirconia, moissanite, rhinestones, zircon, and white sapphires. Cubic Zirconia or CZ do simulate the appearance of diamonds. They are the most...
Take great product photos using an easy-to-build, inexpensive array of fluorescent lights.I got very tired of the expense, heat and danger of using color-corrected photo flood bulbs for my photos. Every 8...
Chemical Formula: CaF2 Mineral Name: Fluorite Color: light green, blue, yellow, brown, and colorless Hardness: 4 Specific Gravity: 3.18 Fluorite, also called fluor, fluorspar is a mineral often...
Gems should never be bought because of a low price or because they look pretty, the consumer will always loose. Before you buy familiarize yourself with the gem. The average person can't make the same...