by PawnMaster | Nov 15, 2017 | Diamond Color, Diamond Quality, Diamonds, Gems, precious stones
The diamond color evaluation of most gem-quality diamonds is based on the absence of color. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue, like a drop of pure water, and consequently, a higher value. GIA’s D-to-Z diamond color-grading system measures...
by PawnMaster | Oct 25, 2017 | Diamond Quality, Diamonds, Gems, Jewelry, precious stones
The term 4Cs we know today had its start in the early 1940s, as the brainchild of GIA founder Robert M. Shipley. A former retail jeweler, Shipley was fiercely committed to professionalizing the American jewelry industry. He established an institute (GIA) to provide...
by PawnMaster | Jul 31, 2017 | In The News, Jewelry, precious stones, Ruby, What you need to know
Ruby is the July birthstone – and it’s one of the most coveted of gems. Called the “king of gems” in ancient India, today it can command the highest per-carat price of any colored stone. Here’s what you need to know about this beautiful gem.
by PawnMaster | Jul 28, 2017 | Gems, Gold & Jewelry, Industry, Jewelry, pearls, precious stones
Coveted for millennia, the June birthstone still reigns supreme as the queen of modern fashion. Elegant, stylish and organic, pearls come in a rainbow of colors and a range of shapes. Our pearl primer will help you choose beautiful ones.
