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...
Do you ever wonder why prices of pearl jewelry vary so much? You see an 18-inch pearl necklace priced at, for example, $9.99, $49.99, $250 or $1200 etc. That is all dependent on the genuineness, rarity and...
Please rate my guide if you liked it Some Help Buying Diamonds and Color Diamonds Plus Avoiding all of the Scams Online As a gemologist and a jeweler, I have to note how many eBay sellers mislead and...
I have bought and sold on eBay since 1996, and I've gotten a lot of great bargains along the way...but some of those great bargains have suddenly lost their "bargain" quality when the invoice arrives!Ever won...
Declasse Emeralds - What are They? As a jewelry and gem seller, I'm surprised to see that there are those who still insist on hawking declasse gems. They are purchased at gem shows for a few bucks a piece...
Buying Gift Cards and Coupons and how to Avoid Being Scammed When buying anything on eBay you have to be aware of the scams out there and how to avoid them and protect yourself from the crooks operating them....
Please rate this guide if you liked it Buying a Certified Diamond or Gemstone? Here's a guide to help clarify the mess of certifying labs. Many eBay buyer fall for "Fake", "Home-Made" or "No-Name" type of...
IM SORRY BUT SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE IM BANGING MY HEAD AGAINST THE WALL WHEN I TRY AND EDUCATE THE USA GEM BUYER. I WAS A POWERSELLER WITH OVER 1200 + FEEDBACKS AND OWNED ELITEHOUSE OF RARE OPAL AND GEMS BEFORE...