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...
IF - Internally Flawless. The Gems has no inclusions even under 10X magnification and look brilliance. VVS - Very, Very slightly included [eye clean]. The Gems is brilliance but contains very few inclusions...
Whats the hottest of the hot? I get asked all of the time which gemstones should I collect? A lot of collectors are drawn to one certian gem stone type and yet some are drawn to all. Which are the hottest...
I am not a G.I.A. certified expert or anything, merely a collector who learned the lessons the hard way and maybe this guide will SAVE someone out there some money or at least, some headaches. When I first log...
Sometimes the best kept secrets can no longer be "kept a secret". In the case of the Jeweler Industry (as a whole) the one place they don't want anyone hunting for treasures (not so well buried) is on eBay!...
The Wittelsbach is a rare dark blue diamond weighing 35.56 carats. It is pure apart from a few surface scratches that were probably caused during removal from its setting. The diamond has been cut with 82...
Color Enhanced Diamonds The Process: Color enhanced diamonds are 100% natural diamonds, treated with an electronic beam and high temperatures (irradiation). The process is used...
Beading Tips Tricks : The Industry We live in a much different world than we did 10 to 20 years ago. Many people in the United States are angry at large businesses and our government, for letting jobs that...
I was sitting at home last evening and flipping through the channels to see what might be worth watching. I have been accused of surfing the television channels as much as I surf the Internet. I was moving...
I have been "Reviewing" some of my own reviews and guides, and I suddenly realized that they all come off with a hint of whining and sniveling! (probably why no one else reads them)! I'm not comfortable with...