American Gem Society Blog

By Randi Molofsky Gemologist and designer, Lisa Bridge, has been around fine jewelry and gemstones her entire life. As a fifth generation member of the Seattle-based

By Chelsea Drusch, Jewelers Mutual Insurance That feeling of dread that trickles down through your body, starting in your throat and traveling down to the pit

By Robin Skibicki There are two birthstones that represent the month of March: aquamarine and bloodstone. Both are beautiful and unique gems, but aquamarine is

By Randi Molofsky Each winter jewelry designers, stone dealers and rock hunters head to the desert for the world’s largest gem and mineral show. From

By Randi Molofsky This new semi-regular feature will highlight some of our members’ favorite places to go and things to see in their hometowns, as

By Randi Molofsky Tourmalines are getting a lot of love recently–from the bold red rubellite to the beguiling teal blue/green indicolite–but no variety is more

Shared from the blog of American Gem Society member, Stanley Jewelers Gemologist.  Pizza Hut is celebrating the golden anniversary of the Super Bowl with a special pizza glistening

February has begun, meaning “romance season” is officially here! If you plan to propose this Valentine’s Day, the American Gem Society is here to make your

It’s cold outside. So why not stay inside and keep warm and work your brain a bit. The American Gem Society wants you to test