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Discover the World of Gemstones

From loose gemstones to mineral specimens, expand your gemological education and explore your own gemstone journey.

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Rare Gemstone Collecting: Where To Begin

With some good tips, you can build the best rare gemstone collection for your budget.
Rare Gemstone Collecting: Where To Begin

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Moissanite vs. Diamond

Learn and compare moissanite and diamond, two unique and beloved gemstones that often compete for the same admiring glances.
A polished and faceted diamond is positioned in front and to the left of a polished and faceted moissanite gemstone.
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Gemstone Transparency

Determining whether your gemstone is transparent, translucent or opaque will help you catalogue your gemstones.
Gemstone Transparency
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Zircon vs. Cubic Zirconia

It's difficult to differentiate zircon from cubic zirconia so here are a few facts to help.
Zircon vs Cubic Zirconia

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June's Birthstone - Pearl

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All About Pearl: June's Birthstone

Learn all about pearl, the birthstone for June, including the meaning, properties, history and varieties of this gemstone.
All About Pearl: June's Birthstone
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How To Spot A Pearl

Learn how to spot a genuine pearl from its imitations!

A man is surrounded by different types of pearls.
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Pearl

Discover pearl, the organic and aquatic birthstone of June!

a yellow and cultured akoya pearl
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Unboxing Pearls

Uncover Abalone, Mother of Pearl, Baroque Pearls, Conch Pearls, and more!

A man gleefully observes different pearl specimens

Featured Videos

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Unboxing 10 Stunning Red Gemstones: Ruby, Spinel and Garnet

Delve deep into the world of these spectacular red gemstones and learn their stories!
Unboxing 10 Stunning Red Gemstones: Ruby, Spinel and Garnet

Cutting Into A HUGE Amethyst Geode!

On today's episode, we're opening our biggest geode yet! It's an Amethyst Cathedral from Brazil & we find a lot more than we bargained for! Watch as we reveal the amazing crystals inside & learn how these natural wonders get their shape.
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All About Black Diamonds

Black Diamonds fascinate us! Rob, your host, wants to take you deep into the world of these spectacular gems!  Ever wonder how these diamonds, and other colored diamonds, get their beautiful hues? Check in to watch just how these Black Diamonds come into being and more!
All About Black Diamonds

Unboxing $3,000,000 in Gemstones | Paraiba Tourmaline & More

Watch our most expensive unboxing!

Unboxing $3,000,000 in Gemstones | Paraiba Tourmaline & More

All About Dream Stones & Gems in Dreams

Discover the History & Lore of "Dreamstones"!

All About Dream Stones & Gems in Dreams

History of Gemstones

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Gemstone History

Gemstone collecting has a history dating back to the travels of Marco Polo. Discover the tales that led to the popular past time of collecting gemstones.
Gemstone History
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Gemstone Origins

Discover the breathtaking gemstone properties that have captured man's imagination for thousands of years.
Gemstone Origins

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Gemstone Education

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Gemstone Weight vs. Gemstone Size

Discover the difference between gemstone weight and gemstone size.
Gemstone Weight vs. Gemstone Size
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Phenomenal Gemstones and Optical Properties

Phenomenal gemstones exhibit unique and stunning optical characteristics like cat's-eyes, color change and more.
Phenomenal Gemstones and Optical Properties
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Diamond Grading: the Four Cs

Investigate the 4 Cs of diamond grading, diamond carat weight, diamond clarity, diamond color and diamond cut to help you buy the best diamond for you.
Diamond Grading: the Four Cs
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Gemstone Identification: How to Identify Gemstones

Discover how to identify gemstones with this gemstone identification guide.
Gemstone Identification: How to Identify Gemstones

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Did You Know?

Learn about amber, the ancient fossilized resin of trees that grew in forests millions of years ago. Research indicates that amber ranges from about two million to 360 million years in age.
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