Key takeaways Rarity, origin, and physical characteristics like color and clarity play a major role in a gemstone’s value. Investment-grade gemstones must be carefully selected, authenticated, and well-maintained to appreciate...
Even the most well-cared-for gemstones can break, but that doesn’t mean they lose all value. Time, wear, and accidents can cause chips and fractures in your stones that a skilled...
The Mohs hardness scale is an important factor in choosing gemstones. With other durability factors, Mohs hardness ratings can affect how you wear and care for your engagement ring and...
Gemstones and crystals are what make jewelry so dazzling. But just as a gem may be called a stone or a rock, which is technically inaccurate, these words mean different...
At this point, most Americans have used, or at least heard of at-home DNA testing kits like 23andMe and MyHeritage DNA. These innovative at-home testing kits utilize DNA fingerprinting technology...
Jeweler’s Touch is honored to showcase Ed Levin jewelry in our designer spotlight series. Ed Levin has been crafting fashionable jewelry for over 60 years, offering an eclectic array of...
Musgravite is one of the rarest gemstones. And given how much demand there is for rare gemstones, it’s understandably extremely valuable. While not widely known (compared to other minerals), musgravite...
When most people think of rare gemstones, diamond is most likely to come to mind. Other precious gems like ruby, sapphire, and emerald may too. But despite how valuable these...
The ruby has been one of the most sought-after gemstones for thousands of years. A form of corundum, rubies are very durable and come in a variety of different colors...