I am a faceter. I check gemstone listings on eBay fairly often. I see some sellers using the word "investment" on their stones. I have some thoughts on this subject. This is strictly my personal opinion. Some...
Aquamarine: Light blue, blue, blue-green. Mohs’ hardness: 7 1/2- 8. Refractive Index: 1.577-1.583 Countries of Origin: Aquamarine deposits are found on all continents. The most important ones are in Brazil...
From the very dawn of civilization, man has been fascinated by brilliant, shiny, colorful shells, stones and crystals. Their possession made him more important than others. Gems have always been regarded as...
Blue sapphire engagement rings have been known to be preferred by royalty because the blue sapphire stone is even more rare than a diamond and is almost as hard. This is a nice factoid to share with your...