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Red, White & Blue Jewelry to Celebrate America

Jewelry has long been a form of personal expression and even a symbol of patriotism. And what could be more patriotic than the timeless trio of red, white, and blue? Let’s explore a variety of red, white, and blue jewelry pieces—all designed by American Gem Society members—that sparkle with an array of gemstones in America’s colors. (You’ll also learn what gives them their red, white, and blue hues.) Rubies The first gemstone we want to highlight in red, white, and blue jewelry is the ruby. Radiating a deep, passionate red, rubies are the embodiment of love and vitality. Their rich

September is for Sapphires

As we turn our calendars to September, we start thinking of things like heading back to school, indulging in a pumpkin spice latte, and planning our fall fashions. For those celebrating a birthday in September, they’re thinking of their birthstone: the sapphire! Although sapphire typically refers to the rich blue gemstone variety of the mineral corundum, this royal gem actually occurs in a rainbow of hues. Sapphires come in every color except red, which would then be classified as ruby. Trace elements like iron, titanium, chromium, copper and magnesium give naturally colorless corundum a tint of blue, yellow, purple, orange

Celebrating September with Sparkling Sapphire

We’re getting a jump-start on September! September’s birthstone is the sapphire, a beautiful gemstone that has been popular since the Middle Ages. According to folklore, sapphires bring wearers good fortune, spiritual insight and provide them with protection from envy and harm. Blue sapphires range from very light to very dark greenish or violet-blue, as well as various shades of pure blue. The most prized colors are a medium to medium dark blue or slightly violet-blue. Sapphire is a variety of the gem species, corundum, and occurs in all colors of the rainbow. Pink, purple, green, orange, or yellow corundum are known

September Sapphires Fuel Our Fire

By Kevin P. McVay September’s birthstone is the sapphire, a beautiful gemstone that has been popular since the Middle Ages. According to folklore, sapphires bring wearers good fortune, spiritual insight and provide them with protection from envy and harm. As one of the more well-known gemstones in the world, sapphires are commonly worn in jewelry. Though blue is the most common shade, sapphires can come in a variety of colors including yellow, green and even pink. Sapphires are one of our personal favorite gems here at the American Gem Society. They’re versatile and can be worn with just about anything, but

Yellow and White Gold Collide in This Spectacular New Collection

By Kevin P. McVay American Gem Society members have shared some truly spectacular jewelry collections with us over the last few months. Last week, we received a sneak-peak of a new collection by Jye International, Inc., the 2013 winner of the JCK Jewelers’ Choice Awards. Their new collection features stylish yellow and white gold pieces decorated with brilliant diamonds and stunning gemstones. Some of the most notable pieces include a 18k yellow gold bangle with 0.4ct of premium round diamonds, an exotic bird inspired brooch decorated with 3.07ct of multicolor sapphires and 1.24ct of diamonds and fashionable citrine stone earrings set in

Spinel: The Coolest Gem You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

By Isabelle Corvin, CG, Staff Gemologist at Panowicz Jewelers Spinel is an oxide mineral that crystallizes in the cubic structure and has quite the mixed-up history. As of 2016, it is also the newest birthstone to be added to the birthstone list! August babies now have a choice between vivid peridot and alluring spinel. The word “spinel” comes from the Latin word Spinella, which means “little thorn” or “arrow-shaped.” Spinel gems come in a wide range of colors and saturations, though perhaps the most famous (and mistakenly infamous) is the red variety. In ancient cultures, red spinel was always grouped together

Four Standout Styles from AGS Members You’ll Love Right Now

Fine jewelry tells a story—and the latest pieces from American Gem Society (AGS) members are doing just that, with creativity, craftsmanship, and character. Whether you’re looking for something meaningful, modern, or bold, these four designs capture what makes AGS jewelers exceptional: integrity, quality, and artistry. Facets of Fire – Five-Stone Diamond RingThis timeless five-stone diamond ring by Facets of Fire delivers classic elegance with a modern twist. Each diamond creates bursts of fire. Ideal for anniversaries or milestone celebrations, this ring is a radiant symbol of love and commitment—one that’s visibly different, thanks to patented innovation. Facets of Fire Kimberly

Community News: Uneek Jewelry Triumphs at 2025 InStore Design Awards

Multiple Wins Across Categories Celebrate Brand’s Mastery in Fine Jewelry Artistry Los Angeles, CA — Uneek Jewelry, the celebrated American luxury jewelry house, proudly announces its remarkable success at the 2025 InStore Design Awards, capturing multiple top honors across diverse categories. The wins further affirm Uneek’s standing as a leader in innovation, craftsmanship, and design excellence. Leading the accolades, Uneek secured 1st Place in the Colored Stone Jewelry (Over $5,000) category for its stunning “Power of Red” three-stone ring. Crafted in platinum, the piece features a 3.53-carat Burma-origin heated ruby (GIA-certified), accented by rectangular heated rubies and double halos of

Supplier Spotlight: RNB Jewellery

RNB Jewellery began in Montreal in 2004 as a passion project by founder David Malka, who drew on his years of experience in the diamond industry to create a distinctive jewelry line that has since grown into a thriving business. Over the last two decades, the company has built a strong presence across Canada by forging lasting relationships with retailers. Now, RNB is bringing its expertise, craftsmanship, and collaborative spirit to the U.S. market. “Over the last two decades, RNB has established a strong presence across Canada, building lasting relationships with retailers,” says Heidi Di Giacomo, Regional Sales Director for

Nature’s Artistry: Opal’s Phenomenal Play-of-Color

By Isabelle Corvin, CG, Panowicz Jewelers The phrase “play-of-color” is whimsical yet accurate! Technically speaking, a gemstone is classified as a beautiful, rare, and durable mineral. Phenomenal gemstones are those jewels that go above and beyond with exceptional and stunning attributes. While there are several phenomena that gemstones can have, one of the most well-known and magical is play-of-color. Opals are famous for this phenomenon because of these pinpricks and flashes of color. Play-of-color can appear like the broad strokes of a paintbrush, little flecks of light, or a brilliant patchwork of bold colors. These patterns are called flash fire,

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