Alexandrite ~the very name of this gemstone brings to mind images of royalty! Although not one of the oldest known gem types, this is arguably one of the most intriguing. First discovered along Russia's Ural...
(((((( I hope that this guide will be helpful and informative and will help you make a more informed decision when buying Alexandrite and to know the differance between Chrysoberyl and Alexandrite. I would be...
Fine Jewelry Making can be very very easy with Snaptite Castings. Make Gemstone Earrings Pendants quickly, easily and so affordably! MAKE A PAIR OF STUD EARRINGS YOURSELF. HERE'S HOW: STEP 1 Purchase your...
Alexandrite Doublet, Ruby Doublet, Sapphire Doublet are the main doublets manufactured due to the cost of the respective Natural Gemstones. A doublet can be made from Natural gemstone material (bottom) with a...
If you or a loved one was born in June now is the time to buy an Alexandrite. The prices have never been lower. Discovered in 1830 in Russia and named after Czar Alexander II, who was then Crown Prince of...
Andalusite is poised to be the next beauty queen on the gem market. This beautiful multi color gems is still surprisingly affordable. It is being called the poor man's Alexandrite because of the way it can...
HERE IS A GUIDE TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT IS MEANT BY TREATED, ENHANCED, AND SYNTHETIC GEMS. TREATED AND ENHANCED GEMS A TREATED OR ENHANCED GEM IS ONE THAT, AFTER HAVING BEEN MINED AND CUT, UNDERGOES SOME...
The phenomenal gem, Alexandrite, is known as "emerald by day, ruby by night" because it changes color depending on the lighting. In flourescent and daylight it apprears green to blue-green, in incandescent,...
I AM CONSTANTLY ASKED THE SAME QUESTIONS BY BEGINNER GEMOLOGISTS AND GEM COLLECTORS ALIKE: WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED? WELL, MOST OF US START WITH GOOD GEM BOOKS, OF COURSE. THE G.I.A. BOOKSTORE...
Chrysoberyl Many people know of chrysoberly because of the world renowned color change species known as alexandrite. Most chrysoberyl is found with colors ranging from green to yellow as well as brown. Some...