Jewelry Industry Trends and Facts
Gemstones, metals and the jewelry business, explained in plain English.


From Runway to Real Life: How to Adapt High Fashion Jewelry Trends to Everyday Wear
People often consider high fashion jewelry to be unattainable. It makes sense — many of the…

Behind the Jewelry: What Does A Gemologist Do?
Gemologists are the experts behind the gems in the jewelry we wear, and they are found…

A Guide to the Minimalist Jewelry Trend: How to Shop It and Style It
Minimalism is a trend across many realms; from fashion to home decor and everything in between,…

What’s the Deal with Platinum Jewelry?
Platinum is an incredibly interesting and rare metal. It’s also a paradox: it’s both very durable…

The Four Cs of Diamond Quality: Cut, Clarity, Color, and Carat
Evaluating diamond quality may sound like a complicated endeavor, but gemologists have been using the same…

A Complete Guide to Moissanite (From How To Say It to How To Buy It)
Moissanite: a strange word and a beautiful gem. Moissanite is becoming an increasingly popular gem, but since…