A diagram showing the importance of critical angle in gemstone cutting.
Understanding Light Return: Why Some Stones Glow and Others Don’t

The Mystery of the “Dead” Stone In the gemstone market, there’s a lot of talk [...]

06
Feb
A before and after image of a morganite that was recut.
Case Study: Recutting A Commercial Cut Morganite

Some time ago I acquired a large pale pinky-peach 7.5 carat morganite from a gem [...]

29
Jan
An image of two gemstone engagement rings.
Gemstone Engagement Rings: A Stunning, Ethical, and Meaningful Alternative to Diamonds

When most people think of engagement rings, a sparkling white diamond is often the first [...]

31
Jul
A featured blog image showing the before and after stages of a rough gemstone to fully cut and polished.
From Rough to Radiant: The Journey of a Custom-Cut Gemstone

Introduction: More Than Just Sparkle Every gemstone has a story, and it starts long before [...]

24
Jul
An infographic of gemstone durability.
Understanding Gemstone Hardness & Durability for Jewelry

When choosing gemstones for jewelry, whether for an engagement ring, a pendant, or a family [...]

19
Jul
An image of a golden-peach garnet from Jeffrey Mine, Quebec, Canada
Locally Mined Beauty: Grossular Garnet from Quebec’s Historic Jeffrey Mine

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a gemstone that’s not only beautiful but also deeply [...]

03
Jul