Styles

The 92nd Academy Awards airs on February 9, and it’s a sacred day for jewelry! Never mind who wins—it’s the bling we’ll be watching for. If AGS was an acronym for “Academy Gem Stylists,” the nominees would be wearing these show-stopping Red Carpet earrings and accessories from a few of our American Gem Society (AGS) members.Cynthia ErivoActress in a Leading RoleHarriet Cynthia would rule the red carpet in this magnificent 49.79-carat diamond necklace by TAKAT.Renée ZellwegerActress in a Leading RoleJudy Renée would complement her baby blues perfectly with Jack Abraham’s Ceylon sapphire and diamond demi-parure. The set features Red Carpet

We are in love with Chocolate Diamonds® from American Gem Society (AGS) member Le Vian. They’re sweet, so deliciously pretty, and ready to make your significant other swoon this holiday season. Now is the time to get your game on and find that special gift for your special someone. Your trusted AGS member jeweler can help with your selection on any budget. Let’s dip into this box of chocolates! What’s a Chocolate Diamond®? Chocolate Diamonds® are some of the rarest diamonds in the world yet remain affordable. Because they are only sold by Le Vian®, Chocolate Diamonds® are all set

There are several varieties of gemstones that display optical phenomena, which describes the many ways light interacts with the structural features or inclusions (internal characteristics) in the gemstone. Often these gemstones will be fashioned in a particular way that best displays these effects. The science of optical phenomena can be fascinating, although the mystery and allure of these effects are what initially attract us! Below are six of the most familiar (and magical) displays of optical phenomena in gemstones. Play-of-Color Play-of-color is created by a combination of diffraction and interference, and is the result of the microstructure of opal: the

On our AGS Laboratories Facebook page, we do daily posts featuring the beautiful diamond jewelry designed by our American Gem Society (AGS) members.Quite often, some of these posts garner a lot of attention, so we would like to spotlight the top three posts featuring diamond engagement rings that received a lot of love during the summer months. #3 – The Inspired Collection The “Hudson” diamond cluster ring by The Inspired Collection, was inspired by the epaulets that sit on the shoulders of naval uniforms. The marquise cut diamond pays homage to the oval shapes of boats seen on the Hudson River

If you’re looking for a style that takes traditional in a different direction, check out the east-west setting. It’s the latest jewelry trend that places the gemstone horizontally vs. the classic vertical setting. Whether the cut is oval, pear, marquise, or emerald, the east-west setting will be noticed! We’re spotlighting a few designs from our AGS members that feature this eye-catching setting. Click on the images to get a closer look at east-west settings in rings and necklaces. Looking to see some east-west ring settings or necklace settings in person? Visit an American Gem Society credentialed jeweler near you.

Throughout history, gold has been one of the most sought-after metals in the world. It’s been used as currency, to decorate objects as a thing of beauty, and is also used for industrial purposes. In the jewelry industry, the word “gold,” when used by itself, means “all gold” or “pure” gold, meaning 24 karat (24K) gold. Because 24K gold is soft, it’s usually mixed with other metals called alloys to increase its hardness and durability. If a piece of jewelry is not 24 karat gold, the karat quality should accompany any claim that the item is gold. The karat quality