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Gemstones
A pear shaped sapphire surrounded by colorless diamonds and a second halo of sapphires.
  • Engagement Rings , Gemstones

Buying Guide: Colored Gemstone Engagement Rings

May 04, 2018
Colored gemstone engagement rings are hot. They’re showing up on royalty and celebrities alike. They’re beautiful. They’re unusual. And they …
December birthstones: Turquoise cabochon treated by the Eljen process, 8.08 ct., tanzanite, and zircon.
  • Celebrating Birthstones

December Birthstone: What You Need to Know About Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon

November 29, 2017
If you had to pick one December birthstone, which would it be: tanzanite, turquoise or zircon? From the blue to …
November birthstones: pink topaz, Imperial topaz and citrine.
  • Celebrating Birthstones , Citrine , Topaz

November Birthstone: What You Need to Know About Topaz and Citrine

November 01, 2017
Those with a November birthstone have two beautiful options to choose from: topaz and citrine. Topaz comes in a rainbow …
3.50 ct black opal, emerald and diamond ring. Set in 18k yellow gold.
  • Celebrating Birthstones , Opal

October Birthstone: What You Need to Know About Opal

October 03, 2017
Opal is the October birthstone – and its play-of-color is so mesmerizing that it borders on magical. From coveted black …
Sapphire, the September birthstone
  • Celebrating Birthstones , Gemstone Buying Guides , Sapphire

September Birthstone: What You Need to Know About Sapphire

September 05, 2017
The September birthstone is sapphire – a gem that’s been cherished for thousands of years. Sapphire is one of the …
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