Quartz is everywhere in the gemstone world. Because it’s abundant and easy to treat, quartz often takes on the role of a stand-in for more expensive stones. Dyed quartz, especially, can mimic amethyst, citrine, and even rarer gems. If you work with jewelry, or if you’re a collector, you need to know how to spot […]
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Why Your Heated Sapphire Isn’t Fake When you hear the word “treated,” you may think your sapphire is fake. But it isn’t. More than 95% of sapphires and rubies on the market are heat-treated. Heat treatment is a simple process. The stone is exposed to controlled high temperatures so the natural color and clarity improve.
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Most people think pearls only come from oysters. The truth is different. Natural pearls can form in many mollusks. Some of the rarest gems in the world are non-nacreous pearls from conch, melo melo, clam, scallop, and abalone. Knowing about these pearls helps you see beyond the oyster and understand the full story of nature’s
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Complete ruby gemstone guide covering $1M per carat values, Mozambique mining operations, conflict ruby concerns, and ethical buying tips for 2025 investors and collectors. Ruby Market Value Analysis: Investment-Grade Returns Premium Ruby Pricing Trends 2025 Premium ruby gemstones command over $1,000,000 per carat at international auctions, establishing them among Earth’s most valuable gems. Market data
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Find your birthstone by month and learn its meaning. Understand what your gem says about you and how people worldwide value it. What Is a Birthstone? A birthstone is a gem linked to your birth month.Each stone carries meaning, tradition, and personal connection. Have you ever wondered why your birth month is tied to a
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A gemstone that sparkles under showroom lights may look dull in natural sunlight. Learn why you should always test gems under different lighting to spot color change and windowing before you buy. When you look at a gemstone in a jewelry store, the lights are designed to make it shine.But what happens when you step
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Most buyers focus only on gemstone colour for astrology rings. Learn why clarity and cut are just as important. Discover how poor clarity blocks energy and why a precise cut helps the gem connect with your skin for maximum astrological benefit. When you buy a gemstone for astrology, you probably think first about colour. But
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Many gems sold as “astrological” are actually glass or lab-grown stones. Learn how to spot fakes, why only natural gems are valued in astrology, and what to check before you buy. Astrological gems are in high demand.But not every stone you see in the market is natural. Many so-called “potent” gems are nothing more than:
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Red spinel has been mistaken for ruby in history, but misidentifying it lowers its value and hurts your credibility. Learn the difference and why honesty is your strongest tool. The most famous mistake in gem history sits in the British Crown Jewels. The Black Prince’s “Ruby” is not a ruby at all. It’s a red
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