Tumbled stones are pieces of rocks and minerals that have been rounded, smoothed and polished into beautiful gemstones in a rock tumbler.
When jewelers talk supplier relationship goals, it often sounds like they’re describing a marriage. Attraction is a good start, but it has to grow from there.
What makes agate unique compared to other gemstones? Agate's uniqueness lies in its wide variety of colors and natural, banded patterns, making each piece distinct. 6 How does the translucency of agate compare to onyx? Agate often exhibits translucency, allowing light to pass through and highlig...
What is asterism in gemstones? Gemstones: Gemstones are valuable minerals that are used in jewelry. They come in many different colors and shapes. The most valuable ones are called precious stones. Semi-precious stones have less value. Some common gemstones are: diamond, emerald, turquoise, and...
Which rocks and gemstones are considered carbonate minerals? What is the climate of a coniferous forest biome? What are the two main families of rock-forming minerals? What are the soils in desert biomes? What is the soil type in the taiga biome?
Are there metals far scarcer than iridium and enormously more expensive than gold — while at the same time, non-radioactive or very, very nearly so? As it happens, yes. A line of radioactive cosmetics introduced in 1930 Each element comes in varieties called isotopes whose atoms differ in...
Moissanite stones and diamonds have plenty in common, but it's their differences that truly matter when shopping for an engagement ring. Here, three jewelry experts explain how these gemstones compare in price, durability, brilliance, and more.
“Carats” refer to a unit of measurement for the weight of gemstones and play a big role in the visual impact and cost of your engagement or wedding ring. Here’s a closer look at carats and how they influence your shopping: Carat Weights: Engagement rings are often categorized by carat...
The second component of the HardRock Summit is “Sparkle & Joy” at the nearby Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, which can accommodate 260 exhibitors. Sparkle & Joy is scheduled for Sept. 18-21 and will feature fine gemstones, fine jewelry, and high-quality gemstone objects. ...
What are Sapphires? Sapphires are One of the Four Precious Gemstones. The terms stones and gemstones are thrown around quite a bit, but for the most part, while almost all gemstones originate from some mineral (besides from rare exceptions like pearls), not every stone is a gemstone, which...