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Aug 20, 20238 min read

BUYER'S GUIDE TO TURQUOISE

BUYER'S GUIDE TO TURQUOISE Note: This guide just scratches the surface of this complex material. Turquoise types, colors and quality are...

Aug 1, 20234 min read

Ruby - The King of Gems

One of the "Big 3" (Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby) ruby is the most valuable. Let's take closer at the King of Gems. Ruby derives it's name...

Feb 6, 20232 min read

Master Craftsman Series

Massa Gioconda The 2023 Tucson Gem Show closed this week and it was a whirlwind. The highlight of the show wasn't buying gemstones but...

Sep 17, 20222 min read

Falling into Colored Gemstones - Colors for the 2022-2023 Season

Fall Gem Colors for 2022-2023 Designing jewelry can be challenging enough, but trying to keep up with the current color trends in fashion...

Jun 28, 20221 min read

Greg Genovese on Druzy

Greg Genovese has been cutting gemstones for over 40 years. For those of you who are not familiar with Greg's stones, you're in for a...

Jun 23, 20226 min read

Care and Cleaning of Gemstones

Comprehensive guide on the care and cleaning of gemstones including agates, jaspers, opals and pearls. So you have a nice collection of...

Jun 23, 20223 min read

Guide to making good choices when buying stones

What to look for when purchasing a stone. Educating yourself about the cabochons and gemstones you are purchasing online or in person...