Jewelry Education

Here you'll find the information you need to make an intelligent decision about purchasing a piece of fine jewelry. Our job is incomplete if you leave our store with a question unanswered. The more you know, the better we look!

All About Gems

The 4 'C's:

Diamonds are classified based on their color, cut, clarity and carat weight. To find out how each of these factors determine the quality of a diamond, click The 4 "C"s

Buying Diamonds:

Buying a quality diamond can be difficult. One may have a superior color while another has higher clarity. For a better idea of how to find the right diamond, click Buying Diamonds

Buying Colored Stones:

Buying a colored gemstone may seem to be a simpler task than choosing a good diamond but with all the different types of stone available, the choice can be much more difficult. To learn more about buying colored stones, click Buying Color.

Birthstones

Birthstones are an excellent gift for anyone. Each month of the year has its own stone meant to reflect the unique qualities of those born in that month. For a list of birthstones and their historical meanings, click Birthstones.

Emeralds

Emeralds have long been one of the most desired gems in the world. Often they are valued more precious than diamonds. You can learn all about emeralds, what to look for when buying an emerald, and a bit about their history, read our new article on emeralds.

Sapphires

Sapphires are some of my favorite gemstones. Their can have amazing color and are fun to work with when designing new jewelry. You can read our new article on sapphires here.

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Titanium Jewelry

Non precious metal jewelry is becoming more and more common. One of our favorites is Titanium Jewelry. Find out more about how its made, its natural properties, and how to care for your new titanium jewelry right here.

Using a Jeweler's Loupe

A jeweler's loupe is the most common tool for studying the quality of any gemstone or piece of jewelry. To find out how to correctly use a jeweler's loupe, click Using A Loupe.