April Birthstone: Diamond
By Anna Samsonova, CGA, Ben Bridge Jewelers “Diamonds ARE a girl’s best friend,” especially if you were born in April! Since the beginning of time,
March 25, 2016
By Anna Samsonova, CGA, Ben Bridge Jewelers “Diamonds ARE a girl’s best friend,” especially if you were born in April! Since the beginning of time,
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