Tagged: Colored Gemstones
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Products (Show All Products)
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Mother’s Circle Necklace with Gemstones
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California Tourmaline : Simple Trillion Solitaire Ring
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California Tourmaline : Solitaire Split Shank Ring
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California Tourmaline : Vintage Style Halo Ring with Diamond Accents
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Pink Sapphire in Modern Rose Gold Bezel Necklace
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Round Amethyst in Sterling Silver Bezel Necklace
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Custom Designs (Show All Custom Designs)
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The smooth swooping curves of this custom ring is designed to show off and protect the clean mint green prasiolite stone. From the front view, you can see the detailed crosshatch metal work under the stone. The open side gallery is a perfect frame for the stone’s uniformed pavilion… read more »
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Two vibrant ruby stones bring to life the snake as it carefully wraps around the detailed hand engraved platinum staff. Bezel set at the top of the staff is a beautiful old mine cut diamond. The rod of asclepius is a symbol long associated with healing and medicine… read more »
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This non-traditional halo engagement ring features a stunning marquise diamond, surrounded by round sapphires. The deep blue of the sapphire halo stands out boldly against the white gold, and contrasts nicely with the glittering center diamond… read more »
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This custom design features an oval aquamarine center stone with rare half-moon cut diamond accents on either side. This ring is classic and sophisticated, but with a dash of the unexpected… read more »
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This engagement ring design features an oval Sapphire center stone, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds, creating a vintage flavored silhouette. Additional diamond accents descend down either side of the shank. Six prongs hold the center stone for extra security, instead of just four. Created in hypo-allergenic 14k white gold… read more »
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An elegant and understated ring featuring a vibrant blue sapphire center, with a sparkling round brilliant diamond on either side. The lines of the shank are sleek and fluid, accentuating the center stone. The design speaks for itself!… read more »
Fine Jewelry University (Show All FJU Articles)
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
Spinel may be one of the most underappreciated gemstones in all of history. For centuries it has been confused with more popular gems like ruby and sapphire, and only recently have people begun to appreciate spinel for its own natural beauty. Commonly made in a lab spinel has been used a lower cost substitute for other gems, but natural spinel is actually a stunning gem in its own right. This in-depth article covers the gemology, history, and lore of this amazing and often overlooked gem... read more »
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Gem in the Spotlight: Alexandrite
Emerald by day, ruby by night, more expensive than diamond and more illustrious than sapphire, emerald, or even ruby, alexandrite has been known around the world as one of the most sought-after gems for the better part of 200 years. But, what makes this stone so special? Gemology of Alexandrite Alexandrite is the extremely rare, color-change variety of a gem species called Chrysoberyl. It appears bluish-green in daylight, fluorescent light, and some LED light. Under incandescent light, candle, and firelight, alexandrite appears purplish-red. This is because of how the trace... read more »
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
Jade has one of the richest heritages of all gemstones. People have been using jade from as early as 6,000 BC, and it has been an incredibly important part of Asian, Central American, and North American history ever since. But, what is jade, and what has given it such a prominent place in human history? The term “jade” actually refers to two completely different gems: nephrite and jadeite. These are actually two unique mineral species, but since they have been confused for so many years, and are similar in many... read more »
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
Tourmaline is a beautiful gem that comes in a huge variety of colors (sometimes even within the same stone). This article teaches you all about the history, folklore, and gemology of tourmaline including varieties like rubellite, indicolite, paraíba, and more. You'll also learn about California tourmaline and the unique piezoelectric property that has made tourmaline as useful as it is beautiful... read more »
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
Iolite is maybe not the first gemstone people think of for their blue-violet jewelry, but it should be near the top of the list. Iolite’s color range of blue, blue-violet, and violet competes for public attention with sapphire, tanzanite, and amethyst. They may have name recognition, but iolite has a rich, unique color and great gem value on its side. It is more subtlety nuanced than amethyst and deeper than many tanzanites. Iolite’s name comes from its violet color. It is from the Greek word “ios” meaning violet. Unlike many... read more »
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Gem in the Spotlight: Blue Zircon
Zircon may be last in the alphabet of gemstones, but it is first in sparkle. The crystal structure of zircon creates one of the liveliest displays found in any colored gem. In fact, before any of the manmade diamond simulates were made, the colorless version of zircon was used in jewelry to mimic diamond. Why? Natural zircon is known for its scintillation, brilliance, and flashes of color or fire just like diamond. Zircon also is known for its variety of colors. Blue zircon is the most popular color. But, zircon... read more »
Blog Posts
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New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline
Introducing two new exciting jewelry lines just in time for the holiday season. Our Floating Diamond Necklaces feature a single diamond (or gemstone) suspended on our best "invisible" chains, and our California Tourmaline collection showcases beautiful pink tourmaline mined right here in our home state of California. Both of these new lines are on sale for 40-50% off and you can't go wrong picking a gift from either one... read more »
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Give Back and Support East African Gem Miners
We are partnering with Gem Legacy, a 501c3 non-profit organization, to give back to small mining communities in East Africa. These people have been hit hard by the global COVID-19 pandemic, and we are excited to be a part of the relief efforts. For a limited time only, we are donating 10% off all sales made through our online shop to Gem Legacy to support their work. Partner with us today by shopping online or giving directly... read more »
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Stackable Birthstone Rings for Mom
Finding a stylish piece of jewelry that also holds personal significance is not an easy task. This year for Mother's Day, we are introducing a brand new line of stackable birthstone rings. These trendy and modern rings feature a single birthstone each, so mom can stack multiple rings together for each of her children. They make a unique and heartfelt gift that looks great too... read more »
