Jewelry Styles and Inspiration
Trends and styles of gemstone jewelry with many examples to be inspired by.
19 Yellow Gemstones (With 9 Best Gems for Rings!)
From bright, sunny colors to deep golden hues, yellow gemstones are warm and inviting. Learn how to assess the quality...
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Turkish Purple Jade Jewelry
What is Turkish purple jade? Learn about the qualities of this rare, beautiful, and versatile gemstone and see it transformed...
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Unique Gem Materials for Jewelry Design
Some gems have an appeal beyond their appearance. If you’re looking for a gem with a story to tell, try...
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Mint Tourmalines: Gemstones for Our Times
Mint tourmalines, with their pastel shades and great clarity, are becoming more popular. Learn why these gems are well-suited to...
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Gemstone Cufflinks Guide
Wearing gemstone cufflinks is a great way to add personality and style to a standard tuxedo. Learn how to choose...
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10 Rare Engagement Ring Stones that Won’t Break the Bank
Not all rare gemstones cost a fortune. If you’re looking for something different but affordable for your wedding, here are...
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Parti Sapphires: the Colored Gemstones for 2021
Parti sapphires can show two or three colors at the same time. Learn why recent trends will soon make these...
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Red and More: Choosing Garnet Engagement Ring Stones
Garnets come in a wide range of colors, not just classic red, and many are relatively affordable. Learn how to...
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Ten Rare and Expensive Engagement Ring Stones
These ten gems are some of the rarest and most desired in the world. If money is no object, consider...
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Mermaid Sapphires: the Next Big Thing in Engagement Ring Stones
Mermaid sapphires are the rarest type of teal sapphires. Learn all about these blue-green gems that could soon become popular...
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Teal Sapphires: Gemstones of Harmony
Teal sapphires feature blue and green colors in a beautiful combination. Learn all about these gems and why they might...
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Combining Stones in Jewelry
Combining stones can be more than adding diamond accents to colored gemstone jewelry. Explore colored stone combos and learn how...
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Raw Stone Jewelry Design and Care
There’s no denying the raw stone jewelry trend. Read this article for tips on incorporating raw stones into your jewelry...
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How Can Gem Buyers Protect Themselves from Fraud?
How can gem buyers avoid undisclosed gem treatments and substitutions? Learn why it's best to deal with expert gem cutters...
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Citrine Engagement Ring Guide
Sunny and bright, citrines symbolize health and happiness. Our citrine engagement ring guide will show you how to pick the...
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Tourmaline Engagement Ring Stones: the Ultimate Guide
Thinking about a tourmaline engagement ring? Learn everything you need to know to buy your perfect gem, from hardness and...
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Meteorite Jewelry: An Introduction
Meteorites can make beautiful, unique jewelry. This primer on meteorite terminology will help you buy the perfect meteorite jewelry piece...
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Emerald Quality Simplified
Evaluating emerald quality, especially clarity, can be very complex. Navneet Gems & Minerals has proposed the following system for grading...
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32 Green Gemstones (How Many Do You Know?)
A favorite color for nature-inspired designs, green gemstones never go out of style. Learn which of these 32 green gems...
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Choosing an Emerald Engagement Ring Stone
If you like green, you’ll love an emerald engagement ring. However, judging emerald quality is complicated. Learn how to find...
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23 Red Gemstones: Which are Best for Rings?
If you like red, ruby isn’t your only gemstone option. Here are 23 different red gemstones. Learn which ones are...
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Choosing a Ruby Engagement Ring Stone
A traditional favorite, a ruby engagement ring stone symbolizes love and passion. Learn how to find the gem that best...
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Vintage Engagement Rings: Guide to Four Eras
Vintage engagement rings come in many different styles, but designs from four eras are very popular today. Learn more and...
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Classic Engagement Ring Stones
Emerald, ruby, sapphire, and diamond are the most popular choices for classic engagement ring stones. Learn more about these traditional...
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Engagement Ring Setting: What’s Your Style?
Choosing a setting is the most important decision when shopping for a ring. Read about your options in this comprehensive...
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7 Stunning but Delicate Engagement Ring Stones
With protective settings and special care, these 7 beautiful but delicate engagement ring stones can help you make a unique...
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Should I Buy a Diamond Online?
Do you want to buy a diamond for an engagement ring? Don't. Still want to buy a diamond? OK. Here...
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Ten Big, Beautiful, and Affordable Engagement Ring Stones
Looking for a gem that will make a big impression on your finger, not your wallet? These ten gems make...
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An Incredible Union of Colors: Choosing Opal Engagement Ring Stones
Celebrate your unique love story with an opal engagement ring stone. Though opals require extra care, no other gem combines...
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Colorful Options: Choosing Topaz Engagement Ring Stones
You can probably find a topaz engagement ring stone in your favorite color at a reasonable price. Learn what to...
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Choosing Pearl Engagement Ring Stones
Although natural pearls are extremely rare and expensive, the availability of cultured pearls makes it easier to buy this classic,...
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Sapphire Engagement Ring Guide: Something Blue
Rare, beautiful, and expensive, sapphires will really wow when brides need “something blue.” When you’re shopping for sapphire engagement ring...
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37 Blue Gemstones (Names, Pics, & More)
Symbolic of sea and sky, blue has always been a popular color for gems. Learn how to assess color in...
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Gem Trends 2018: Ultra Violet Gems and More
What will 2018 bring to the world of gems and jewelry? Learn about the latest gem trends — everything from...
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How to Use a Color Wheel for Gem Faceting
A color wheel and mixing chart can help novice gem cutters evaluate how well colors will mix in a finished...
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Choosing the Best Colored Gemstones for Engagement Rings
Looking for alternatives to a classic diamond engagement ring? Learn about your options and see some wonderful photos of colored...
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10 Most Famous Celebrity Gemstone Rings
Colored gemstone engagement rings are a trend that has been around for awhile, and the results are unforgettable and beautiful....
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Jewelry Design
Jewelry, is composed of precious metals and rare gems. Even in jewelry made for every day use, the components can...
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Weaved Bracelets of Trabzon
First masters of weaving in Trabzon were Haci Mehmet from Dagistan and Ibrahim Horolu from Caucasian Turks which proves that...
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