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Tips on Buying Jewelry This Holiday Season With the holiday shopping season here, the American Gem Society (AGS) has been receiving questions from shoppers seeking
November 30, 2018
Tips on Buying Jewelry This Holiday Season With the holiday shopping season here, the American Gem Society (AGS) has been receiving questions from shoppers seeking
Did you know that brown diamonds show more flashes of colored light than “colorless” diamonds? If you are in the market for brown diamonds, be
Losing an expensive or priceless item, like an engagement ring or family heirloom, is heartbreaking. Having the item insured does not bring it back, but
By Alethea Inns, CGA, Director of Gemology and Education, American Gem Society Buying jewelry can be intimidating—it’s a bit like buying a home. It’s a big
We often share beautiful images of American Gem Society members’ jewelry. Today, we wanted to take that a step further and give you a sneak
By Robin Skibicki As we change our calendars to September, our sights are set on cooler weather, and on sapphires! Sapphires are known for their
There’s something about birthstones that creates fascination, whether the focus is on their history and lore, or the emotional connection an individual may have with
By Donna Jolly, RJ As summer stretches out toward its final dog days, and the thermometer keeps bobbing toward the high end, you are probably
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.
By David Craig Rotenberg, ECGA (AGS), GG (GIA), CSM (NAJA), CAPP (ISA) Jewelry appraisals are important documents that are required for insurance valuations, the