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  1. The Birthstones

    …thoughts. Learn more about Amethyst March’s Birthstone: Aquamarine Originating its name from the Latin “aqua marina” meaning “sea water”, the aquamarine is a light blue to greenish blue beryl, most valuable when it’s a shade of darker … has been treasured for over 4,000 years. The name for the emerald is derived from the Greek word “smaragdos”, meaning green stone. Spring and green symbolized faith and fertility. The early Christians valued the emerald as a symbol of …

  2. Collection of loose and mounted quartz gems of various types

    Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz

    … of Quartz The microcrystalline varieties have a long tradition of being special to people. Microcrystalline means that the stone is made up of smaller crystals and not one big crystal. Sometimes you can see this structure with your naked…fairly hard gemstone that is resistant to scratching and chipping. It is also resistant to heat and chemicals, which means that it can withstand daily wear and tear very well. All quartz has the same refractive index at 1.54-1.55 and is …

  3. Purple peace sign

    How to Sell Jewelry on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace

    … gold and jewelry. Our gemologist buyers are friendly and professional, and our 20+ year track record in Sacramento means you know you’re getting a great deal from a safe and reputable jeweler…take risks just to make a little more on the sale of your estate jewelry. Trust your instincts. Keep diligent and alert. I’d like to make one final point. Most of the world is filled with wonderful people and every thing should go just …

  4. Group of loose spinel gemstones with finished jewelry

    Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel

    … used hundreds of years ago in early compasses. You may even know this gem by its more common name “lodestone” which meant “leading stone,” but you may not have known that lodestone is a form of spinel. Spinel is believed to possess … jewelry in the sense that it is only recently getting attention on its own and not just imitating other gems. This means that the prices are still relatively low for a stone of this durability, rarity, and beauty. Spinel can be just as …

  5. Evaluating inherited estate jewelry can be tricky

    How to Value Inherited Jewelry

    …more factors the seller may only find a buyer willing to pay $800. This does not change the jewelry value. It simply means that the current owner could only find a willing buyer at that price. So, how can we fairly determine how much a … estimates the price an item would sell to a used jewelry customer. The word “estate” in this context simply means used or pre-owned. When someone chooses to buy a piece of used jewelry, excluding cases of rare or highly sought after …