One of the most versatile of gemstones, tourmaline is available in every color, from colorless to black. You can find every tone from pastel to dark, and even with one or more colors appearing in the same stone. It truly is a wondrous and fascinating stone!Known for centuries, tourmaline first gained popularity when the Dutch began to import it in the early 17th century from Sri Lanka . They gave...
Title: Sapphire Gemstones: A Buying GuideFine colored gemstones have never been more popular. Not long ago, only a diamond would be thought suitable for an engagement ring. But today many precious and semi-precious stones are chosen instead of diamond. This trend gained momentum when Princess Diana chose a blue sapphire for her engagement ring.Sapphire, the blue variety of the mineral corundum,...
Title: Sapphire Gemstones: A Buying GuideFine colored gemstones have never been more popular. Not long ago, only a diamond would be thought suitable for an engagement ring. But today many precious and semi-precious stones are chosen instead of diamond. This trend gained momentum when Princess Diana chose a blue sapphire for her engagement ring.Sapphire, the blue variety of the mineral corundum,...
One question we hear frequently from prospective buyers is, "What are the best values in natural gemstones in today's market?". We've given the matter some serious consideration over the last year so here are our thoughts on the matter.Prices on gemstones go up and down depending on supply and demand, but generally they go up over time, sometimes dramatically. According to one...
