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When is a Feather a Durability Risk? There have been multiple forum discussions about feathers and durability.  In an effort to alleviate Pricescope poster concerns, we have asked several participating diamond experts to answer the question, “when is a feather a durability risk?”  Before we delve into their respo...

Diamond Feather Inclusions: A Durability Risk? CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

What Is An Independent Appraisal and The Benefit In Securing One  This Article is dedicated to the memory of a wonderful Independent Appraiser & a wonderful friend:                                                   William (Bill) Lieberum (A.K.A. RockDoc) 1948-2007 Diamonds and jewelry sold in today’s...

What Is An Independent Appraisal and The Benefit In Securing One CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

For the most part. Take all of the above scientific "stuff" and enjoy reading it and know a little of it, then throw it all out and VOTE WITH YOUR EYES! Colored gems are about BEAUTY! Buy the stone that makes your heart sing! If you can't find one that makes your heart sing, spend your money on something else! ...

VOTE WITH YOUR EYES! CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

Wink Jones of Winfield's, has been in the jewelry business since he bought his first gemstone, an amethyst for a girlfriend in Rio de Janero, Brasil, in early 1970. Within days he was buying and selling gems, to and for his friends, and his life long love affair and study of gems was started. Wink graduated from...

Gemologist and stone lover CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

Review by John Pollard   Just imagine: A humble mapmaker’s son travels the ancient world, discovers fantastic treasures, rescues a damsel and rises to the highest levels of French aristocracy! “The French Blue,” based on true events, recounts the remarkable voyages of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a 17th ...

“The French Blue,” by Richard W. Wise, G.G. CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

This is the story of my journey to becoming a Diamond Designer. The early years: Looking back over the years what stands out is not so much events, but the people. The journey starts in Nov. 2003, when I joined Pricescope after lurking for a week or so. I had decided that I wanted to learn more about diamonds whil...

One consumer’s journey to the trade CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

First a brief disclaimer: This article was written by a retail jeweler operating from an e-commerce platform.  Summary:  For as long as diamonds have been popular, retail jewelry stores have functioned as the traditional distribution channel for bringing diamonds and jewelry to the masses.  With the advent of...

Bricks & Mortar vs. E-commerce Jewelers? CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST