Color Grade: With the exception of fancy-colored diamonds, the most valuable diamonds are those with the least color. Although many people think of gem quality diamonds as colorless, completely colorless diamonds are very rare. The diamond color scale ranges from
Caring for your Gemstone from AGTA Gems are among the most durable of nature’s creations. With a little care, they will be as beautiful for generations to come as they are today. Keep in mind these gem care tips. The
A birthstone is a gemstone that represents a person's month of birth.Birthstones by cultures : January (garnet), February (amethyst), March (aquamarine, bloodstone), April (diamond), May (emerald), June (pearl, moonstone, alexandrite), July (Ruby), August (peridot, spinel), September (sapphire), October (opal, tourmaline),
1st Anniversary – Peridot
2nd Anniversary – Garnet
3rd Anniversary – Pearls, Jade
4th Anniversary – Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon, Amethyst
5th Anniversary – Sapphire, Pink Tourmaline
6th Anniversary – Amethyst, Turquoise
7th Anniversary – Yellow Sapphire
Any traditional process other than cutting and polishing that improves the
appearance (color/clarity/phenomena), durability or availability of a gemstone.
About Gold Pure gold (fine gold) is softer than pure silver but harder than tin. Its beauty and luster are unmatched by any alloyed golds. The extreme malleability, ductility, and softness of pure gold make it practically useless for jewelry
PLATINUM VS. WHITE GOLD Platinum and white gold are two very different metals. The biggest differences between platinum and white gold are that platinum is a naturally white metal, and is more dense and durable. The difference in cost is primarily
Selecting Pearls Pearls are classified by origin and then graded by size, shape, nacre thickness, color, luster, and surface clarity. These qualities are not considered to be of equal importance when arriving at the final grade. When selecting pearls, be
Daily Care As an organic gem, pearls are vulnerable to chemicals found in cosmetics, hair spray, and perfume. To preserve the luster of your pearls, always put on your jewelry after applying make-up and styling products. Pearls can also be
The legendary allure of South Sea pearls comes from their transparent luster and unique play of colors, or “orient,” that imparts a luminescent beauty. These qualities define the finest nacre and make South Sea Pearls the most valuable of all