Gem Cents: What Determines the Value of Colored Gems

As many of you know, I’ve spent over 30 years in the jewelry industry as a colored gemstone dealer and designer. Working as a dealer who supplied high-end jewelers and collectors for decades led me to understand the nuances of the international gemstone market,...

Gem Services Concierge

I was born with an eye.   What makes it useful is 34 years of evaluating gem materials and assigning their characteristics to a mental grid I file away. One place my eye and savvy come into play every year is Tucson, which hosts the largest gathering of international...

Jewelry Storage

Friends, many of you ask for advice on storing your jewelry. Jewelry storage has two main themes:  safety and accessibility. Your jewels are better off separated from each other so they do not abrade or scratch. Jewelry storage should also be accessible. If it’s...

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