Summary This gemology guide explains how to identify, grade, and value gemstones using scientific methods. You learn how gems form, how treatments affect value, and how synthetics enter the market. The guide covers essential tools, diamond and colored stone grading, and market behavior. You also explore career paths, education programs, and opportunities in labs, retail, […]
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Summary ORIGIN De Beers Group brings documented, traceable natural diamonds to stores across North America. You can follow your diamond’s full journey and see where it came from, how it was discovered, and who benefits from it. Provenance data, the Natural Rarity Score, and digital storytelling tools give you deeper insight. Retailers support this clarity
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Summary This guide gives you a clear gem identification methodology you can use with any gemstone. You move from visual checks to optical tools, structural tests, and density clues. Each step adds direction, supports your judgement, and leads you to a confident identity. Introduction You follow a gem identification methodology to achieve consistent results. To
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Summary This guide shows you how to use simple tech tips for jewelry buying and travel. You learn how to verify gold purity, check hallmark details, confirm certifications, compare prices, organise travel documents, and use apps that protect you from common mistakes in local and international markets. Internal links point to gold-buying and hallmark guides
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Summary Burma rubies once ruled the market. Today, Mozambique rubies challenge that legacy with equal fire and cleaner stones at better prices. This article compares both origins, explains why buyers should focus on color and quality over geography, and shows how smart collectors are finding more value outside Myanmar. Introduction Mozambique ruby vs Burma—the debate
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SummaryMindat Mineral Database is the most complete online resource for minerals, rocks, and meteorites. It connects collectors, gemologists, and students through verified data, photographs, and user contributions. You can search, learn, and even add to this expanding global record of mineral knowledge. Introduction The Mindat Mineral Database is the world’s central resource for mineral information.
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Summary Houston jeweler Slater Jones, the diamond-eyed jeweler, wears a real 2-carat diamond prosthetic eye. As a result, after losing his vision to a parasitic infection, he transformed personal tragedy into art and worldwide attention. Jones now runs Jones Jewelry & Co., inspiring aspiring artisans with his craftsmanship and resilience. The Diamond-Eyed Jeweler’s Journey from
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SummaryDiamond yield shows how much rough stone becomes a polished gem. Understanding diamond yield helps you estimate final weight, maximize value, and avoid mistakes. Introduction Understanding diamond yield is key when buying or cutting rough diamonds. Yield is the percentage of a rough stone that turns into a polished diamond. A 10-carat rough rarely becomes
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SummaryExplore Beth Bernstein’s Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery to learn how to identify gemstones, styles, and collectible pieces from the 1930s to the 1980s. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts. Beth Bernstein is a jewellery historian, author, journalist, and former designer. Her book Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery explores collectible jewellery from the 1930s to the
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Summary The CIBJO Congress 2025 Pearl Report explains how scientific research supports transparency and sustainability in pearl farming.It highlights contributions from the CIBJO Pearl Commission, GIA, and DANAT, and previews the updated Pearl Guide, a 267-page educational reference for pearl-producing species. The CIBJO Congress 2025 Pearl Report demonstrates how science is reshaping the global pearl
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