Professional Gemologist Appraiser

Birthstone Bracelets: When shopping for a birthstone bracelet it is important to remember that not all bracelets are created equal. There are a few important things to keep in mind to ensure that you get the best birthstone bracelet for your money. Many of the birthstones have some of the same value definers. Birthstones for January, February, May, July, August, September, November, and December are (respectively) garnet, amethyst, emerald, ruby, peridot, sapphire, topaz, and zircon. These stones should not be opaque, but can be slightly translucent.

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Eastern star ring Question: I have a gold ring that belonged to my great-great-grandmother. Successful Diamond & Jewelry Selling Price: $179.00 It is affiliated with the Order of Eastern Star. It is shaped to resemble a shooting star(thick raised gold as the head of the star and tapers into a tail of the shooting star as it wraps around your finger) and has 6 diamonds and 5 ruby's. Any idea what this would appraise for? Answer: G'day Lyndsy and many thanks for your query. Firstly…

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Ruby Necklace Question: I have a gold necklace with rubies in it. It was my husband's grandmother's. Sweetheart Jewelry and Collectibles (Schiffer Book for Collectors With Value Guide) Price: $25.21 We think it was acquired in WW2 while her husband was overseas and jewelers came out giving gifts of jewelry to the Allied soldiers. What is the best way (or place) to find out the true origin of the piece or at least if it might really be from this era and…

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How to Identify Sapphires... If you think all Sapphires are Blue, you had better think again.

Rubies & Sapphires, Fourth Edition

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They are seen in ALL colors including parti-colours and Synthetics. Better known within the gemstone industry as 'Corundum' they form an impressive array of gemstones, second only to Diamond. So How do we Identify Sapphires - especially when it comes to doing a Valuation Appraisal... While the general public have heard of Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire and even Golden Sapphire…

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How to Identify Diamonds... So a red gemstone is a Ruby, a blue one is a Sapphire and a white clear gemstone is a Diamond right!

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Diamonds and Gemstones (Rocks, Minerals, and Resources)

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Yet how many of us think that way, especially when we are looking at Estate Jewelry. And just because it's an Antique makes it no easier when we try to Identify Diamonds. They were pretty smart and very cunning those Victorian and Edwardian…

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