Color Treated Diamonds

Colored diamonds can be treated by a process called irradiation, which uses a high heat system to alter the color of a diamond. Other diamonds are treated by painting. Read full article at: Color Treated Diamonds - More resources: Diamonds and jewelry

About Diamond Weight

Diamonds weights are measured in Carat Weight. The word "carat" comes from the ancient practice in India (where diamonds were first discovered and traded) of measuring diamond weights by comparing them with a variety of bean: the carob seed. One carat weighs 200 milligrams. Read full article on: Diamond weights - More resources: Famous diamond

Citrine, a yellow or gold alternate birthstone for the month of November

Citrine is any quartz crystal or cluster that is yellow or orange in color. Although, often cut as a gemstone, citrine is actually somewhat rare in nature. Citrine is one of the most affordable gemstones, thanks to the durability and availability of this golden quartz. Read full article at: Citrine - More resources: How are diamonds mined?

Aquamarine: a blue gemstone of the beryl family

Aquamarine is a semiprecious colored stone, member of the beryl family (closely related to the emerald) with a transparent blue or sea-green color, sometimes almost white. The most admired aquamarine colors, sky-blue or dark blue, are obtained by applying a heat treatment to a greenish or yellow-brown beryl. Read full article at: Aquamarine - More resources: Septum ring

Beryl colors

As much as we love diamonds, we're also in love with colored stones and gems like aquamarines and morganite, which can range from peach to lavender in color, are becoming more and more prevalent in gemstone jewelry. Read full article at: Beryl colors - More resources: Diamonds and jewelry

Prasiolite or green amethyst: a stone with healing properties

Our jewelry glossary let you find the terms and definitions that are commonly used in the fields of diamonds, gems and jewelry. Prasiolite is a green-colored form of quartz, usually produced by artificially heat-treating amethyst. It is known with a variety of names: green amethyst, vermarine, Green Quartz, or Lime Citrine. The name Prasiolite is derived from a Greek word, "Prason" that means leek because of its similar color, and “Lithos” meaning stone . Green Amethyst is said to have healing properties and it attracts prosperity through strengthening the mind, emotions and will. Read full article on: Prasiolite - More resources: Pandora bracelets