How to Value Loose Diamonds – Natural Gemstones And Opal

Gemstone jewelry is some of the most prized and treasured jewelry throughout the world. Rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets that shimmer and shine with reflected light and beauty are popular in every culture and country. As such they are sought after by both collectors and people that just want the perfect piece of gemstone jewelry. 

Gemstone jewelry may also be the prefect option for engagement jewelry. Gemstone rings featuring diamonds with sapphires, rubies, emeralds or any of the semi-precious stones are very unique looking and original, much different than the traditional all… Continue reading Beautiful Gemstone Jewelry

Gem cutting – How it has changed over the years (50% of the original rough diamond is lost during the cutting of a round brilliant gem) How does a lump of mineral or crystal become a dazzling diamond, ruby or sapphire? It’s an amazing process called gem cutting or lapidary and makes all the difference in the final value of the stone. It was developed first in Venice in the early 1300’s and was seen in Paris and Bruges in the mid-1400s.Great cutting is a precise art that catches the light just and captures the beauty of the gem. Poor… Continue reading Gem Cutting Changed Over The Years