Facts About Gold and Gold Alloys
Yellow gold, white gold, pink.. rose.. green.. how do jewelry manufacturers change the color of gold? Learn how gold alloys are used to obtain a range of colors of gold. Gem Mining in Franklin, North Carolina
Do you like to play in the mud? Take a virtual tour of the Sheffield Mine in Franklin, North Carolina, where there are plenty of rubies and sapphires to go around. Once you find a few stones, you'll be hooked! Facts About Pearls
Pearls are called organic gems because they are created by a living creature. There are many different types of pearls, and it's important to understand the differences before you go shopping. Tips to Help You Evaluate Diamond Color
A guide to diamond color. Advice to help you learn the basics about diamond color grades to help you select a diamond that suits your tastes and your budget. Treatments Used to Improve the Color of Diamonds
Members of the diamond industry have developed color treatments that turn ho-hum diamonds into the show-stoppers that the public demands. Like other diamond alterations, only some types of diamond color treatments are permanent. Getting My Belly Button Pierced
A trip to Daytona Beach was the perfect time to get my belly button pierced. Here's how it went, including a few photos of the procedure. Moissanite is Making a Splash
Moissanite being sold today is a synthetic gemstone, but not a fake in any way. It has its own chemical characteristics, and doesn't attempt to mimic the properties of a diamond. Facts about synthetic moissanite. Featured Artist - Faith Davis Ferris
Meet Faith Davis Ferris, a second generation glass artist who literally grew up in a glass studio. Her sculptural lampwork beads are amazingly detailed, with a natural fluidity that makes you think they could take a step any time they wish. Insider Buying Advice - How To Buy Lampwork Beads
Sculptural lampwork bead artist Faith Davis Ferris offers tips to help you buy quality handcrafted lampwork beads. Don't buy beads until you've read Faith's advice. Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Each wedding anniversary is a milestone that's celebrated with a traditional gift. Is your wedding anniversary coming up? Here are some jewelry and accessory gift ideas to help make the day special. Lord of the Rings™ Jewelry
Paul Badali first read "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" when he was a teenager. The books became an important part of his life, and contributed to his desire to create unique jewelry. Today, Mr. Badali forges The One Ring(tm) and other jewelry inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Romantic Jewelry for Your Valentine
Choosing a gift for your Valentine should be fun, not something you put off until the last minute because you just don't know what to buy. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect gift for that special person. Romantic gifts for any time of the year. Jewelry for Your Christmas Tree
Decorating a Christmas tree is always an important event at my house, and we use a combination of commercial ornaments and handcrafted items to finish our Christmas tree. Go shopping for ornaments and you'll find there's something for every taste. Diamond Treatments - Clarity Enhancements
Clarity is one of the terms you'll hear when you shop for an engagement ring or other diamond jewelry. Find out how diamond clarity can be artifically manipulated before you buy a diamond. About Birthstones - Birthstone Jewelry - Facts and Buying Advice
Birthstone jewelry never goes out of style. Do you know what your birthstone is? Find your birthstone and learn its folklore. Get facts and advice to help you buy birthstone jewelry. Cat Jewelry on the Web
Cat lovers love cat jewelry, period. We can't get enough of it, and there are so many totally different designs offered by creative designers that we can wear a different piece every day of the year if we want. Here are a few of my favorites. Avoiding Conflict Diamonds
Each of us has the power to help put an end to the international trade of conflict diamonds--diamonds that are sold in order to fund groups that are terrorizing citizens in some diamond-producing countries. Jewelry Insurance
You might be surprised to learn that your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy probably does not offer full coverage for your fine jewelry. Use this advice to help you select the right insurance policy for engagement rings and other jewelry. Sapphire - The September Birthstone
Cornflower blue sapphires are the most popular, but this member of the corundum family of minerals exists in nearly every color you can imagine. Sapphire facts and buying advice. About Rubies - Ruby Basics
Details about the gemstone ruby, red members of the corundum family of minerals. Learn where quality rubies are found and what treatments you should be aware of before you buy a ruby. Jade Identification and Buying Guide
True jade can be either of two different minerals, jadeite or nephrite. Use these facts to sort out the differences and help you avoid jade imposters. Fancy Color Diamonds
There's an entire rainbow of vividly colored diamonds in yellows, reds, pinks, blues, greens, purples, and colors in-between. Here's how their colors are created. Safe Metals for New Body Piercings
Only certain types of metals are recommended for new body piercings. Here's a list of metals that are good choices for body piercings and a list of metals that you should avoid. The Splendor of Diamonds - Exhibit
This summer you'll have the opportunity to view a group of seven of the world's most rare and valuable diamonds, seven gemstones that illustrate the incredible rainbow of colors that occur in diamonds. Jewelry Appraisals & Lab Certificates
Jewelry appraisals and lab certificates are both important, but they do not contain the same information. Find out how they differ. | 