Stunning Gemstones
Gemstones are awe-inspiring works of art that can elevate any look if chosen carefully. Buying gemstones? Check out our handy guides to make the most of your buy!
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How to Tell if Jade is Real | JSG
There is no issue with buying fake or imitation jade, as long as the jeweler is upfront with you about its origins. But what you have to look out for is being ripped off with inferior or fake jade gemstones at the price of more expensive stones. While the only foolproof way to ensure that your jade is authentic is to take it to a gemologist, there are some tests you can do which will help you gauge if it’s likely to be fake. #jadejewelry #howtotellrealjade #fakejade #authenticjade
How to Tell if Sapphire is Real | JSG
While there’s nothing wrong with buying imitation or synthetic sapphire, what’s essential is that you’re not being ripped off on the price and quality of the stone. In order to identify whether your sapphire is natural, synthetic or imitation, here are some ways to test your stone.
What's Unakite?
If you appreciate beautiful and unique gemstones, unakite should definitely be on your list. This gemstone is affordable, easily available and when crafted expertly, makes for eye-catching jewelry. Unakite isn’t a mainstream gemstone and is not typically well-known by those outside of the jewelry industry.
Top 11 Brown Gemstones to Add to Your Jewelry Collection
The most prestigious of brown gemstones, brown diamonds are known by a range of intriguing nicknames – champagne, chocolate and cognac. These terms refer to different hues of the brown spectrum but they have one thing in common – they’re all beautiful varieties of diamonds. Brown diamonds are among the most affordable of all colored gemstones and the most common. Dark brown diamonds are more popular among consumers, so these are the more expensive sort...
List of 11 Amazing Black Gemstones Used in Jewelry
Black gemstones are a unique, eye-catching option for jewelry that are sleek, elegant and sophisticated. Unlike in the past, when these stones were commonly associated with mourning jewelry or a goth appearance, black gemstones today are a bold and confident fashion statement.
List of top 8 Grey (Gray) Gemstones Used in Jewelry
Grey is a neutral color that goes well with other colors. The color grey (gray) is not commonly associated with jewelry because grey is an uncommon color in the world of gemstones. There are only very few gemstones that are primarily grey in color. However, because of this very rarity, grey gemstones are actually very intriguing when crafted into jewelry. While they may not jump out at you with the intensity of say, a red gemstone, grey gemstones have a subdued beauty.
5 Tests to See if Jade is Real
When buying jade, it's essential to ensure that the jade is authentic - you don't want to get ripped off for what you're paying. Here are five tests that should give you an idea whether your jade is real or not. However, these tests are not foolproof and may not always be decisive. Even so, they're a great place to start. #jadetest #testyourjade #howtotellifjadeisreal
Rhodolite Gemstone and Jewelry
Rhodolite is a beautiful and affordable gemstone that’s much sought after due to its stunning appearance. It’s often confused with other red gemstones that look similar but are far more expensive. It’s a popular choice among those who want an expensive looking gemstone at a much lower price. #rhodolite #rhodolites #rhodolitering #facetedgems #rhodolitegemstone #gemstones #gemstonejewelry #gems #gemstoneearrings #gema #jewellery #jewerly #jewerlydesigner
How to Buy and Care for Carnelian Gemstone
The carnelian gemstone, also called cornelian, and often referred to as sard is a semi-precious gemstone that’s frequently used in jewelry. Carnelian is easily recognized, with its orange-red color and smooth luster. This ancient gemstone has been a part of jewelry pieces for millennia. While not as valuable as it once was, carnelian still remains a beautiful stone that makes for intriguing jewelry.
How to Buy and Care for Carnelian Gemstone
The carnelian gemstone, also called cornelian, and often referred to as sard is a semi-precious gemstone that’s frequently used in jewelry. Carnelian is easily recognized, with its orange-red color and smooth luster. This ancient gemstone has been a part of jewelry pieces for millennia. While not as valuable as it once was, carnelian still remains a beautiful stone that makes for intriguing jewelry.
Articles - Conch Pearl
Sue Hendrickson was, until last year, a one-woman cartel for a little-known pearl found in a Caribbean univalve mollusk called a Queen conch (pronounced conk, as in honk). Now she shares her conch pearl monopoly with renowned Geneva, Switzerland, jewelry maker Georges Ruiz who is as convinced as his partner that this calcareous concretion (that’s what gemologists call natural pearls made of something other than nacre) is finally set for the fame that has long eluded it.
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