The Unlikely Journey of Esperanza: From Arkansas Dirt to Dazzling Pendant Deep within the heart of Arkansas, where the earth whispers tales of volcanic fury and forgotten treasures, a story of hope began. Nestled amongst the verdant expanse of Crater … Continued
Welo Opal, a major source of gem opal Welo Opal is really pretty unusual for a major new gemstone to appear on the market. I only remember a couple in 40 years of this business. Tanzanite comes to mind. Cheap … Continued
Do you even need an appraisal? Are jewelry appraisals worth it? Whether a jewelry appraisal is worth it depends on your reason for getting one. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons to help you decide: Reasons to get … Continued
Selling Lab Grown Diamonds The conversation surrounding “selling lab grown diamonds” often presents a skewed view. Contrary to popular belief, selling lab grown diamonds is far from impossible. The current factory gate price, hovering below USD 300 per carat, indicates … Continued
Diamond Damage and the # 1 best repair In this insightful article about diamond damage, Neil Beaty, a gemologist and appraiser in Denver, Colorado, explores the often-overlooked topic of damage to diamonds, natural or lab-grown. We delve into the Clarity … Continued
The question of who keeps the engagement ring in the event of a broken engagement or divorce is more than just a matter of tradition or sentiment; it’s a complex issue with legal and financial implications. This article explores the … Continued
Diamond and gemstone grading reports, or certificates, have become standard faire in the jewelry industry. This is an article about how to read the GIA Grading Report. Summary The Gemological Institute of America Sets the Standard There are other Grading … Continued
Sell Lab Grown Diamonds If you’ve never tried to sell lab grown diamonds – it is a tricky business , and selling lab-grown diamonds is trickier than their natural counterparts. Now that you’re prepared that it’s going to be difficult, … Continued
Lab Grown Diamonds Price Drop 2024 The Lab Grown Diamonds Price Drop is here. Have you noticed that it’s getting harder and harder to sell lab grown diamonds? This is a tale about how Lab Grown and Natural Diamonds hold … Continued
Lab Grown Diamonds More Ethical than mined diamonds ? A funny thing has happened in the diamond business in the last 10 years or so. Man made, or lab grown diamond sellers have successfully changed the diamond narrative from a … Continued