When we look at a gemstone, the first thing that usually catches our attention is the color. Whether it’s an intense sapphire blue or an emerald green, the color really grabs you. But the gemologist looks at color in a…
Long before a gemstone is showcased in a jewelry store, it’s already inside of the Earth somewhere. A rough stone is unearthed from the ground and undergoes a variety of steps before it’s cut, polished and offered for sale. Gemmologists…
The diamond industry has evolved significantly over the past decade, largely due to the growth of lab-grown diamonds. Although they may look the same, it is important for consumers and gemology students to know more about lab-grown diamonds and natural…
Gemstones are often so similar visually that the only way to be certain that one stone is a ruby, not a pink sapphire, is with gemological tools and professional expertise. Gemologists employ scientific tools and equipment to identify stones, differentiate…