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...
A good idea is to rinse fine earrings in rubbing alcohol and let dry each time you take them off and store them. The most common complication is a low- grade bacterial infection of the channel through the ear...
About Moissanite Moissanite is an incredible near-colorless jewel with more dazzling sparkle than any other gem on earth. In a class of its own, with nearly 2.5 times more fire than diamond, Moissanite is...
INTRODUCTION When I first started on eBay, around seven years ago, there were only a few people selling beads. An occasional listing of an antique bead, and around 1,800 total listings for lampwork beads,...
There is a big market for vintage costume jewelry, and you don't have to be a dealer or an expert to put cash in your pocket and smiles on a buyer's face. Here are some tips to get you started. The first...
Investment grade natural ruby gemstones. The gem trade has seen a rise in synthetic rubies with flux-induced healed fractures being offered as natural rubies. The synthetic stones, which reportedly come from...
Easy Instructions for Putting on Indian Glass Bangles If you are not familiar with Indian glass bangles, they can be a challenge to put on! These delicate glass bracelets take a bit of practice, but once you...
What's behind the price differences in artisan, gemstone jewelry? Without an expert's eye, you may look at similar pieces of jewelry and wonder why one costs so much more than the other. The pricing of...
As a radiologist, writing a review on mexican opals was perhaps the last thing I expected to be doing, but having fallen in love with this most beautiful and diverse of gemstones, and given the paucity of...