Gemstone Journal

Gemstone knowledge from the source: sourcing insights, care guides, and buying advice to help you choose jewelry and stones with confidence.

Morganite gemstones from the Sapphire Row morganite collection
Gem Guides
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Morganite Gemstone: A Buyer's Guide to Color and Care

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Gemstone Ring Settings: prong, bezel, halo and flush engagement ring settings in a grid Jewelry and Gifts
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Gemstone Ring Settings: A Buyer's Guide to Protecting and Showing Your Stone

Prong, bezel, halo or flush? How each ring setting works, how much it protects, and which gemstones suit each one.

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Gemstone Jewelry Gifts: garnet cherry charm, London blue topaz sun charm, cultured freshwater pearl stud earrings and birthstone stacking ring in a grid Jewelry and Gifts
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Gemstone Jewelry Gifts: A Buyer's Guide to Choosing a Gift That Lasts

How to choose a gemstone jewelry gift that lasts: match the stone, the piece and its durability to the person, from birthstones up.

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Gemstone Engagement Rings: emerald belcher solitaire ring, pink morganite checkerboard solitaire ring and blue sapphire granulated vintage band in an arc Jewelry and Gifts
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Gemstone Engagement Rings: A Buyer's Guide to Choosing a Stone That Lasts

Which colored gemstones stand up to everyday wear in an engagement ring, which need a protective setting, and how to choose.

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Anniversary Gemstones by Year: blue sapphire, red ruby, emerald-cut green emerald and diamond in white circles on navy Jewelry and Gifts
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Anniversary Gemstones by Year: A Buyer's Guide to Choosing the Right Stone

The full list of anniversary gemstones by year, from sapphire at 5 to emerald at 20, and which ones stand up to daily wear.

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Planning the Perfect Proposal: elongated-stone solitaire vintage-inspired scroll engagement ring setting and blue sapphire with a plus between them Jewelry and Gifts
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Planning the Perfect Proposal: Designing a Custom Engagement Ring

How a custom engagement ring is designed, from choosing a sapphire, ruby, emerald or diamond center stone to the setting around it.

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Jewelry Hallmarks: diamond mixed-cut stackable ring beside the title Jewelry and Gifts
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Jewelry Hallmarks: The Hidden Language of Fine Craftsmanship and Authenticity

How to read the marks inside fine jewelry: metal purity, assay office, maker and date marks, and why they matter when you buy.

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Custom Heirloom Jewelry: pink morganite east-west accented ring and white opal bezel & diamond station ring beside the title Jewelry and Gifts
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Custom Heirloom Jewelry: Creating Meaningful Pieces That Last for Generations

How a custom heirloom comes together, from first idea to finished piece, and how to remake inherited jewelry into something you will wear.

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Professional Jewelry Styling Tips: emerald-cut gemstone necklace and gemstone baguette bracelet beside the title Jewelry and Gifts
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Professional Jewelry Styling Tips: Mastering a Polished Look

How to build a jewelry wardrobe, layer necklaces, mix metals and wear colored gemstones for a polished look at work and after dark.

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