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  • Buying Gemstone Pairs on the Internet
    The gemstone collector knows there are no two identical gemstones. Unless you settle for a calibrated and artificially colored stone cut by a machine you will have to accept some differences, even if only when you use the lens. This articles gives advice on pairing and purchasing natural gemstones.
  • Colors of Rubies and Internet Purchasing
    A wide range of shades and qualities of rubies are available from internet vendors. How can you discern honest photography from dishonest? How does the beginning gem collector buy with confidence? This articles will discuss evaluating rubies that you see online.
  • Glossary of the Gem Trade
    For beginning gem collectors, there is a whole new dictionary of terms to be learned in order to wisely navigate the descriptions a vendor provides. The goal of this article is provided a working definition of the terms most often used by gemologists to aid beginners in making wise purchasing choices.
  • How to Evaluate Colored Gemstones
    Though most people think only diamonds are graded, there is also a set of criteria to evaluate colored gems. These are summarized in a grading report. A gem's value is primarily based on its color. Here are the basics you need in order to understand a colored stone grading report.
  • Sapphires: Classifications and Purchasing on the Internet
    Sapphires, blues and fancies, are discussed in the article. All colors available and how they photograph are included with the hope that beginning gem collectors can use this information to make wiser purchasing from internet vendors.
  • Sri Lanka and Its Gems
    Sri Lanka has long been known for its richness in gems, especially sapphires and rubies. This article will discuss the many other varieties of gemstone that can be found and collected from this island nation.
  • Star Sapphires and Rubies
    The most well know gemstones that exhibit asterism or "stars" are sapphires and rubies. This article discusses the characteristics of star sapphires and rubies and how to judge photos seen in internet stores.



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