American Gem Society Blog

This Saturday, November 25, 2017, is Small Business Saturday. During one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, Saturday is a great day to

One of the biggest (and exciting) decisions you’ll make in your life is to propose marriage. The two of you have discussed your plans, covered

It’s that time of year when we start thinking of those near and dear and begin to research some gifts for the holidays. Because we

By Robin Skibicki Not all gemstones are minerals with a crystalline structure. In fact, some were formed through biological processes of living organisms, such as

Today, we are lucky to have the ability to insure both our meaningful and much-needed valuables. Who would have thought that one day, we would

We often come across a gemstone that inspires us to learn more about its origins and history, as we search out jewelry designs that feature

By Robin Skibicki There are several varieties of gemstones that display optical phenomena, which describes the many ways light interacts with the structural features or

By Uneek Fine Jewelry Stackable rings are a trend that has definitely been re-emerging in the last year and we are loving it! Whether you’re

What is the purpose of insuring your fine jewelry? If your ruby earring went down the shower drain, an heirloom necklace disappeared from your dresser,

By Isabelle Corvin, CG, Staff Gemologist at Panowicz Jewelers Gemstones are beautiful. Everyone knows that! They are flowers of the mineral world, treasures from deep