From rubies and sapphires to emeralds, gemstones add a splash of color to any jewelry collection and make great gifts for birthdays and anniversaries. Select Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires The three most...
Elegant and affordable pearls give a touch of luxury and class to all types of jewelry. You'll find a large selection of pearl jewelry, including strand necklaces, strand bracelets, pearl brooches, and pearl...
Most questions on early plastics are How Can I Test For Bakelite? What Are Some Differences Between the Plastics? When Was It First Produced? In this guide I will give some information on the history of early...
Gem Buying Guide How to Buy a Gemstone The good news is we can teach you about gemstone quality. After you read our gem buying advice, you will know more than the average jeweler. The bad news is that you...
I have sold thousands of Jewelers loupes here on E-bay. I am frustrated at the lack of knowledge some sellers show in their incorrect listings! Hopefully this guide will help you to know the truth about the...
Guide to buying Mikimoto Pearls. Why pay more for Mikimoto pearls? What are the qualities to look for in pearls? What distinguishes Mikimoto akoya salt-water pearls from others? Finally, Myths and...
Amazonite, Andesine, Moonstone, Oregon Sunstone, Labradorite, Oligoclase, Orthoclase and Sanidine*are rare, and often quite valuable, gems from the feldspar family of minerals. Feldspar itself is extremely...
Whether you call them puffy hearts, puffed hearts, répoussé hearts, whether they're antique or vintage, sterling silver or gold filled, charm bracelets filled with old heart charms are tremendously popular...
Buying Diamonds online is a risky venture, but there are some steps that you can take to evaluate the situation, and lower your risk. 1) The most important tip for buying diamonds on ebay, is know your...
What's an Opal? Have you ever wondered how an opal is formed? How old is it? What is it? Well, here are some answers to those common questions. Opal Creation Opal is formed from a solution of silicon...