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Tips from Jewelers Mutual: How to Care for Soft & Porous Gemstones

October 16, 2025

Delicate gems deserve delicate care. Learn how everyday habits—like using perfumes or soaking jewelry—can damage soft, porous stones such as pearls, opals, and turquoise. Discover how to keep their natural luster and beauty shining for years to come in this blog by Jewelers Mutual® Group, How to Care for Soft & Porous Gemstones. Akoya cultured pearl pave diamond 14K gold huggie earrings by Baggins Pearls.

5 Steps to Take When Buying a Diamond

May 29, 2024

Buying a diamond shouldn’t be stressful. If you’re buying diamond jewelry, it should be a celebratory occasion that begins the moment you start shopping. Get ready to enjoy the experience! Guidelines for buying a diamond Buying a diamond is easier when you have some guidelines to follow. We’ve compiled five steps to take when buying a diamond so you can feel confident and relaxed. Step one: Set a diamond budget. A diamond is a significant purchase, so choose wisely. When shopping for a diamond, the price can vary depending on various factors. One of the most important factors is your

Kunzite: Pretty in Pink

January 15, 2016

This stunning ring from Omi Prive has been getting a lot of attention on our Facebook page this month. It’s a kunzite and sapphire ring; a combination that is gorgeous! We love the unique design and the use of kunzite as the center stone. Some interesting facts about kunzite: It’s a bit of a newbie in the gemstone world: this pretty gemstone has only been known for about 100 years. In 2014, Pantone named “Radiant Orchid” its Pantone Color of the Year, and it helped give a second renaissance to kunzite. “Radiant orchid” is a great way to describe this beautiful gem that ranges

Tips from Jewelers Mutual: Popular Engagement Rings to Make Your Holiday Proposal Perfect

November 13, 2015

Are you planning to make one of your holiday gifts an engagement ring? With all the excitement and holiday hubbub, where do you begin? Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company has compiled a wonderful list of what to look for, based on latest trends, hottest colors and alternative alloys. But keep in mind, it’s most important to be conscious of what your beloved most desires. Learn more by reading their blog, Popular Engagement Rings to Make Your Holiday Proposal Perfect.

Tips from Jewelers Mutual: Clean Gold Jewelry the Right Way

October 9, 2015

Jewelry has always been a part of human culture, as well as the need to keep it clean. When it comes to cleaning gold—whether it’s pure gold or mixed—it’s important to know how to safely clean it so it can continue to shine. The following blog by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, How to Clean Gold Jewelry the Right Way, offers invaluable tips on cleaning your gold jewelry.

Tips from Jewelers Mutual: End-of-Summer Jewelry To-Do List

August 21, 2015

Sunscreen, chlorine, and travel are the quintessential elements of summer that put fine jewelry at risk. But now that the sun is setting on summer, it’s time to give your precious gems and metals some extra attention. Learn more in this blog by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, 5 End-of-Summer Jewelry Care Tips to Keep Your Sparklers Shining.

August is Romance Awareness Month!

August 7, 2015

By Amanda L. Colborn Even though the American Gem Society is a professional organization dedicated to credentialing jewelers and consumer protection, we understand that one of the biggest reasons people give jewelry is to show their love. And we love…..well, love! So this blog is a celebration of romance, and lucky for us, August is National Romance month. So we thought we’d take the opportunity to celebrate Romance Awareness Month in all its glory, and hopefully inspire you to remember to add some romance to your life as well. The online dating site, Zoosk, conducted an annual Romance Awareness Survey. From

Special Birthstones for August Birthdays

July 31, 2015

By Amanda L Colborn With tomorrow marking the first day of August, we’d like to wish all the August babies a happy birthday! You have two special birthstones associated with the month of August. Both of which are not only unique and beautiful, but very representative of power and courage. Read on to learn more about the birthstones of August, peridot and sardonyx. Peridot Peridot is said to host magical powers and healing properties to protect against nightmares and to bring the wearer power, influence, and a wonderful year. As peridot is a gemstone that forms deep inside the Earth and

Tips from Jewelers Mutual: When Not to Wear Your Wedding Ring This Summer

July 24, 2015

We love summer! The season tempts us to let those gorgeous gemstones sparkle in the sunshine, and it’s especially an attractive way to dress up bare skin. But don’t forget that the harsh chemicals in much-needed sunscreen, and the chlorine in the refreshing pool, are harmful to fine jewelry. While you’re having fun in the sun, you run the risk of ruining your jewelry—or even worse, losing it! Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company offers the following tips on how to keep your jewelry safe during this active season. Learn more by reading their blog, When Not to Wear Your Wedding Ring

Top 5 Facebook Favorites!

July 17, 2015

By Amanda L. ColbornIt’s been awhile since the American Gem Society has posted some of our social media favorites, so I thought I’d catch you up on what’s going on with our AGS Facebook page. The social media favorites are really determined by our followers. These top 5 pieces—including a stunning fire opal—have garnered the most likes and engagement on Facebook and so that’s how I determined what made this week’s blog.And let me just say, our followers have exquisite taste!Here’s a look at what’s been trending on our page this season: First up is this breathtaking fire opal ring from

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