Round brilliant-cut amethyst in a vivid reddish purple with violet-purple flashes around the crown, photographed face-up on a pale gray background at Sapphire Row
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Purple Gemstones: A Gemologist's Guide to Choosing the Right Purple

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Unheated round brilliant-cut Tanzanian parti sapphire held in stainless steel tweezers at Sapphire Row, showing a medium bluish green teal body with yellowish green and blue-green color zoning across the crown Color Zoning
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Parti Sapphires and Teal Sapphires: The Beauty of Color Zoning

Parti sapphires show two or more colors in a single natural crystal. A gemmologist explains what causes the zoning, how...

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A hand wearing an oval three-stone engagement ring in yellow gold beside a loose oval pink gemstone, with trays of loose colored gemstones at Sapphire Row Bespoke Jewelry
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Planning the Perfect Proposal: Designing a Custom Engagement Ring

A memorable proposal begins long before the question. Discover how a personalized jewelry consultation shapes a custom engagement ring, from...

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