Gemset

Turquoise In Silver Jewelry

Posted by resident gemologist appraiser on February 4, 2010 at 11:17 am
Gemset Turquoise Jewelry

What You Should Consider When Looking For Turquoise In Silver Jewelry: Turquoise is a beautiful gem that is wonderful in silver turquoise jewelry. Scientifically it’s a blend of phosphates and aluminum with a small amount of copper oxide, which gives it its blue color, and manganese oxide, calcium, zinc and iron. The green color comes [...]

Ivory Value in 2007?

Posted by resident gemologist appraiser on July 10, 2007 at 7:43 pm

Ivory Value in 2007 Question to ‘Ask The Appraiser:’ We have a carved ivory rose that is attached to a necklace of what I think are pearls. They might be Ivory also. Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin Price: $49.45 I have a photo of this necklace being worn in 1923. Does vintage ivory [...]

Reasons To Adore Opal Brooches

Posted by resident gemologist appraiser on June 2, 2007 at 1:37 pm

A superb and beneficial appendage to any collection of brooches is an opal gemstone. Opal: Advanced Cutting & Setting (Jewelry Crafts) Price: $14.99 USD Opals are wonderfully colorful, but if you do not know how to care for them you will not have a handsome piece for long! There are many things to recall about [...]