Estate Jewelry

With their rich green allure, Emeralds have captivated gem enthusiasts for centuries. This comprehensive guide explores the nuances between natural emeralds and their counterparts: synthetic emeralds and imitation emeralds. Natural emeralds are mined gemstones celebrated for their unique imperfections and historical significance. In contrast, synthetic or lab-grown emeralds are cultivated in controlled environments with the help of advanced technological processes that mimic natural conditions. These lab-created gems offer a more...

The three most important qualities of jadeite connected to value are color, transparency and texture. Color Color is the most important factor in jadeite.  Most people think of jadeite as green but it comes in other colors as well - lavender, red, orange, yellow, brown, white, black and gray. A pure and penetrating green with no hint of gray to slightly bluish green or a slightly yellowish green are considered...

People all over the world want  ruby jewelry for vintage diamond and ruby rings,  estate ruby necklaces and bracelets.  Because of differences in quality and price, they are available to almost everyone. Demand for rubies is highest in Japan and France but The United States imports more than any other country.  Although countries like Germany, Italy, Taiwan, China, Korea and Hong Kong import large amounts of rubies, the United States imports...

Imitation Rubies Like other colored stones, rubies have their share of fake stones.  They are general made out of pieces of rocks or glass.  They are have been and are currently made into ruby jewelry such as antique ruby rings, ruby engagement rings, ruby bracelets and necklaces. According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Imitations differ from synthetics in that the material used for imitations is not of the same...