Dion Abadi·1h agoBuying Jade at Auction? Know Jadeite, Nephrite and the Look-AlikesJade turns up at a lot of jewelry and estate auctions, in bangles, carvings, pendants and rings. It can be a wonderful thing to collect…
GemReserve·8h agoThe Missing Link in the Gemstone Industry: Can Digital Asset Infrastructure Build Greater Market…The precious gemstone market has always been built around rarity, craftsmanship and specialised knowledge. Rubies, emeralds and sapphires…
Marjan Mrj Team·1d agoWhy a Gem-Trading Family Is Building a Token the Slow WayMarjan (MRJ) 🪸: notes from our first steps
Dion Abadi·3d agoBuying Opals at Auction? Check for Cracks and CrazingOpals can look incredible in a catalog photo. That play of color catches the light and makes people raise their paddles fast. The quiet…
Dion Abadi·4d agoBuying Earrings at Auction? Make Sure They’re a True PairEarrings look simple in a catalog photo. Two stones, two posts, done. But a mismatched pair is one of the most common quiet problems I see…
Peter Von Perle·Nov 1REAL PEARLS ARE NOT NECESSARILY NATURAL PEARLSThe Hidden Difference Every Pearl Buyer Should UnderstandA response icon1A response icon1
Dion Abadi·Oct 31Buying a Diamond at Auction? Ask Whether It’s Natural or Lab-GrownLab-grown diamonds are now everywhere, and more of them are showing up at auction. A lab-grown diamond is a real diamond, with the same…
Dion Abadi·Oct 28White Gold or Platinum? How to Tell Before You Bid on a RingAt a jewelry auction, two rings can look almost the same in the photos. Both are bright and silvery. One is white gold and one is platinum…
Adriana Lima·Oct 26The Complete Crystal Catalog: Everything You Need To Know About The Top 5 Crystals & Where To Get…Years ago, I ended up buying a crystal ball, but it never worked for me, and I could only ever predict cold winters.