37 Hindu lore rubies
Rubies are a type of corundum, a rare mineral made up of densely packed aluminum and oxygen atoms,...

39 Beryl
The beryl is the family of crystal that creates emeralds and aquamarines, when its color is green...

4 Common and uncommon gemstones
Gemstones quite literally can take our breath away when we see them. Who hasn't seen a beautiful...

40 Beryl colors
As much as we love diamonds, we're also in love with colored stones and gems like aquamarines and...

44 Quartz
While quartz is the most plentiful mineral on earth, it also provides endless fascination and...

48 Rose Quartz
Who doesn't love rose quartz in all its varying hues of pink? Rose quartz takes its name from the...

5 Why are most minerals not popular as gems?
There are millions of minerals that exist on the earth, but few of them are prized as gems and used...

50 Other
The appeal of diamonds and other precious gems has endured for eons. They confer on the wearer a...

6 Colors of gems
Gems come in every color of the spectrum. While sapphires, rubies and emeralds are what come to...

7 Gem cutting - how it has changed over the years (50% of the original rough diamond is lost during
How does a lump of mineral or crystal become a dazzling diamond, ruby or sapphire? It's an amazing...

8 Diamond cutting styles
Our love of diamonds and admiration of their fire and brilliance has given rise to many different...

9 Couples diamond
The smart groom-to-be does his research before buying his fiancée a diamond ring! There are more...

About Diamond Weights
Diamonds are measured in Carat Weight. One carat weighs 200 milligrams. If a diamond is...

All About the Clarity of Diamonds
Clarity is an important aspect of a diamond, and it is important to know how to grade the ...

Are Diamonds Really Rare?
When you walk into a jewelry store and see all the diamonds in all of the various settings ...

Bonded Diamonds
Before you start shopping for diamonds, consider dealing with a bonded jeweler. Bonded...

Buying Diamonds Online
With all of the potential for scams concerning diamonds, buying diamonds online almost seems...

Choosing The Cut of A Diamond
There are many different cuts of diamonds to choose from. The cut essentially refers to the...

Colored Diamonds
Color Treated Diamonds Many people are starting to favor the fancy, vivid colored diamond gem...

Diamond Brands and What They Mean
Diamonds are one of the few products that simply cannot be 'branded.' Even though there are...

Diamond Carat
What is Diamond Carat Weight? When shopping for a diamond, you've no doubt heard references to...

Diamond Care
Ways to Clean your Diamond There are a few different ways that you can provide diamond care...

Diamond Certificates
Diamond certificates from independent organizations such as the Gemological Institute of America...

Diamond Clarity
What is Diamond Clarity? Diamond clarity is the measure of flaws found in and on the outside...

Diamond Color
Evaluating Diamond Color What exactly is diamond color? While most people think of the...

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