The Difference Between Carats and Karats
Some things in the jewelry world are easy and well thought-out, and then we have the measurement system. Often asked is the difference between a carat and a karat. While
March 18, 2020
Just How Important Are Diamonds To Africa’s Economy?
Africa’s geographic position is excellent for diamond production. Located in a literal box in the middle of 4 major fault lines with the epicenter of diamond production being just north
February 24, 2020
What’s The Difference Between Gemstones and Minerals?
Two words commonly thrown around are gemstones and minerals. One of the reasons these two terms are confusing is that most gemstones are minerals and minerals are generally the all-encompassing
February 7, 2020
Keeping Your Jewelry Safe
From past FBI reports, just under 20% of all property crimes are burglaries. Burglars are typically interested in anything with a high value that’s easy to transport. TV’s are typically
January 28, 2020
The Unseen Factors in Gemstone Value
A well established measurement of value in the industry is the 4 C’s: Color, Carat Weight, Cut and Clarity. We discuss these in detail on our Diamond Education page and,
January 17, 2020
January’s Birthstone
As versatile as it is stunning, January’s birthstone comes in an enormous variety of colors and has long been a symbol of friendship and trust. Commonly seen in a dark
January 6, 2020
Metalsmith vs Silversmith: A Look Into The Crafting Arts
Those who get the jewelry bug often look into learning a bit of the trade themselves only to run into some confusing terms. Two terms that are often confused with
January 6, 2020
How Deep Can You Find Diamonds?
Past the thick layer of earth’s crust lies an unbreachable segment called the ‘mantle’. Sweltering temperatures that would melt most objects on the surface, crushing pressure that would collapse certain
January 6, 2020
Holiday Jewelry Ideas: Bloodstone
For those looking to add a bit of Christmas spirit to their jewelry, we’d like to present you with an under-utilized gemstone: Bloodstone. Bloodstone is a mixture of Quartz and
January 6, 2020
December’s Gemstones
The three gems of December have a wide enough range to cover just about every shade of blue. While all three are beautiful in their own right, their histories vary.
December 9, 2019
When Gemstones Collide: Pseudomorphs
While the creation process for most gemstones requires harsh environments and not a lot of it is created, it’s exponentially less likely still that two gemstones would grow into one
November 29, 2019
How To Spot A Fake: Citrine
While Citrine can be faked fairly easily, it’s fakes are usually just variants of other gems (namely Amethyst) or glass, which can be easily spotted. Having a natural gem is
November 29, 2019