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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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