A vintage ring setting contrasted with a modern design to highlight the importance of context in gemstone identification.

Gem Identification Basics: Why Context Comes First

Summary Learn why context is the first clue in gem identification. The story, setting, and price often reveal more than the gem itself. Spot fakes before you buy. Introduction Every gemstone tells a story, but not every story is true.When you examine a gem, the first clues rarely come from a microscope. Instead, they come […]

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