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Tourmaline 20: Faceting Design Diagram

Tourmaline 20: Faceting Design Diagram

Successful tips,details and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...
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Cleo Eye Gemstone Design for a Moissanite

Cleo Eye Gemstone Design for a Moissanite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVa4rcd3Cfc Jim Buday takes you step by step through cutting this blue moissanite preform into a beautiful finished Cleo Eye...
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D20 Gemstone: a Dungeons and Dragons-Inspired Design

D20 Gemstone: a Dungeons and Dragons-Inspired Design

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCPWOdceg6Q About Jim Buday Born and raised in Wisconsin, Jim Buday founded the Reddit thread, Shinypreciousgems, which now sits at...
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How to Cut a Moissanite: Rupee Step Cut

How to Cut a Moissanite: Rupee Step Cut

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxQ8Ku2NqGQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AF7AW_oy-o About Jim Buday Born and raised in Wisconsin, Jim Buday founded the Reddit thread, Shinypreciousgems, which now sits...
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20 Best Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas for 2025

20 Best Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas for 2025

What comes to mind when you think about your mother? For many of us, memories of love, good times and...
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Moissanite vs Diamond: Ultimate Comparison Guide for Engagement Rings

Moissanite vs Diamond: Ultimate Comparison Guide for Engagement Rings

Comparing moissanite vs diamond engagement rings? Discover key differences in brilliance, durability, and price to make the perfect choice for...
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3-6-3 Triangle: Faceting Design Diagram

3-6-3 Triangle: Faceting Design Diagram

Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...
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Properties of Diamond Simulants

Properties of Diamond Simulants

Diamond simulants, like cubic zirconia and moissanite, often appear in jewelry. See how the properties of real diamonds compare with...
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Gem, Mineral, and Rock Scanner Identification Apps Review

Gem, Mineral, and Rock Scanner Identification Apps Review

How accurate are gem, mineral, and rock scanner identification apps? Our review covers the strengths and weaknesses of over 20...
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“3LD” Triangle: Faceting Design Diagram

“3LD” Triangle: Faceting Design Diagram

Detailed information and guide for Faceting Design Diagrams. This facet design is called a " "3LD" Triangle". This design is...
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Signature #3: Faceting Design Diagram

Signature #3: Faceting Design Diagram

Helpful tips, details and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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A Guide To The Best Radiant Cut Diamond Rings

A Guide To The Best Radiant Cut Diamond Rings

Radiant cut diamond rings combine the best traits of the round and princess cut diamonds, but are 20-40% cheaper than...
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3-Triangle: Faceting Design Diagram

3-Triangle: Faceting Design Diagram

Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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List of False or Misleading Gemstone Names

A list of False or Misleading Gemstone Names and its Actual Gemological Name. Gathered by the source "Gemstones of the...
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Product Review, Ultra Tec Faceting Machine

Ultra Tec Faceting Machine Review . The Ultra Tec has been referred to as the BMW of faceting machines. We...
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Glitter Mine #3: Faceting Design Diagram

Glitter Mine #3: Faceting Design Diagram

Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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3+ Pavilion: Faceting Design Diagram

3+ Pavilion: Faceting Design Diagram

Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Quickie 3: Faceting Design Diagram

Quickie 3: Faceting Design Diagram

Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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Faceting Made Easy, Part 3: Starting a Standard Brilliant Cut

Faceting Made Easy, Part 3: Starting a Standard Brilliant Cut

In Part 3 of “Faceting Made Easy,” Trevor Hannam covers how to select gem rough as well as dopping and...
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Opposed Step 3.0: Faceting Design Diagram

Opposed Step 3.0: Faceting Design Diagram

Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this...
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The Three Muses Gemstone Design

The Three Muses Gemstone Design

The Three Muses gemstone is a faceting design based on the number 3. These notes, diagrams, and instructions will show...
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3-Corner Triangle: Faceting Design Diagram

3-Corner Triangle: Faceting Design Diagram

Information and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...
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Chinese Lantern #3: Faceting Design Diagram

Chinese Lantern #3: Faceting Design Diagram

Successful tips and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...
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Gig #3: Faceting Design Diagram

Gig #3: Faceting Design Diagram

Successful tips, details, and guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts,...
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3.0 Butterfly: Faceting Design Diagram

3.0 Butterfly: Faceting Design Diagram

Detailed information and guide on Faceting Designs. Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...
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The Sacred Emerald Buddha

The Sacred Emerald Buddha

Carved in Thailand in 2006 from a 3,600-ct emerald, “The Sacred Emerald Buddha” has a message of peace. Read the...
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Recommended Diamond Grading Tools for Novices

Recommended Diamond Grading Tools for Novices

Identifying diamonds requires the right equipment. Learn what diamond grading tools novice professionals or hobbyists need.
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Diamond Lookalikes Listed by Specific Gravity

Diamond Lookalikes Listed by Specific Gravity

Distinguishing diamond lookalikes from the real thing can be challenging. Learn how to use specific gravity and birefringence to make...
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Bi-Color Split 3.0: Faceting Design Diagram

Bi-Color Split 3.0: Faceting Design Diagram

An informational guide on Faceting Designs. A Faceting Design Diagram by Jeff R. Graham that presents various cuts, this one...
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What Is Faceting?

What Is Faceting?

Discover the ancient art of faceting - how rough stones become brilliant gems through 3,000 years of cutting techniques. Learn...
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How to Spot a Fake Diamond: What These 13 Tests Really Mean!

How to Spot a Fake Diamond: What These 13 Tests Really Mean!

Not sure what your gem is? Try these 13 at-home tests to spot a fake diamond — and learn what...
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Sotheby’s Sells 555.55-ct Enigma Diamond for $4.3m

Sotheby’s Sells 555.55-ct Enigma Diamond for $4.3m

Sotheby’s sold the 55-sided, 555.55-ct Enigma diamond for $4.3 million. It’s the largest natural black diamond and largest cut diamond...
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Is an I Clarity Diamond a Good Buy?

Is an I Clarity Diamond a Good Buy?

An I clarity diamond has a low clarity grade, but can it look OK in an engagement ring? Learn the...
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What Customers Value Most in the Jewelry Insurance Buying Experience

What Customers Value Most in the Jewelry Insurance Buying Experience

There are a lot of considerations when buying jewelry insurance. Here's how to find the best policy provider.
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What’s the Best Diamond Alternative?

What’s the Best Diamond Alternative?

If you like the diamond look but want something different, learn the pros and cons of these white gems and...
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Five-Carat Diamond Ring: an Insider’s Guide

Five-Carat Diamond Ring: an Insider’s Guide

Choosing a five-carat diamond isn't as simple as finding a diamond in a smaller size. Read our insider tips to...
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Cartier Signals Price Increase And Other Luxury Jewelers May Follow

Cartier Signals Price Increase And Other Luxury Jewelers May Follow

Geopolitics may finally be catching up to the luxury jewelry market. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Cartier CEO Cyrille...
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Creating an Ethical Engagement Ring: the Complete Guide

Creating an Ethical Engagement Ring: the Complete Guide

If you're trying to create an ethical engagement ring, you have some research ahead. Our guide can help you shop...
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Table of Gems Ordered by Crystal System

Table of Gems Ordered by Crystal System

This table contains a selection of minerals gemologists may encounter as jewelry stones or gem specimens. The gems are sorted...
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Top 5 Facts About Diamonds

Top 5 Facts About Diamonds

Here are the top 5 facts about diamonds you need to know: (1) the supply of blood diamonds has decreased;...
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Aquamarine Setting Advice

Aquamarine Setting Advice

Aquamarines can look great, but what’s the best way to mount them? Novice jewelers should learn the pros and cons...
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Distinguishing Diamonds: Educating Your Eyes

Distinguishing Diamonds: Educating Your Eyes

Distinguishing diamonds from their lookalikes requires educated eyes. Learn what visual features to look for and the properties of many...
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Jewelry Silver Content

Jewelry Silver Content

For jewelry use, silver is often mixed with other metals. Learn how silver content varies between alloys and how to...
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How To Make A Quartz Wedge For Polariscope Testing

How To Make A Quartz Wedge For Polariscope Testing

A quartz wedge can be used with a polariscope to help a gemologist distinguish the + or – optic sign...
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James Allen Review

James Allen Review

Launched in 2006, online jewelry retailer James Allen is a disrupter in the diamond market that seeks to educate buyers...
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Finding the Perfect Carat Diamond: Complete Size Guide

Finding the Perfect Carat Diamond: Complete Size Guide

Discover ideal diamond sizes for rings, earrings, and necklaces with our comprehensive guide exploring carat weights, visual impact, and price...
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Destructive Gemstone Tests: Scratch Testing

Destructive Gemstone Tests: Scratch Testing

Gemstone scratch testing can help determine the Mohs hardness value of a mineral sample. Learn how to conduct this destructive...
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An Interview with Lapidarist Jim Buday

An Interview with Lapidarist Jim Buday

Expert lapidarist Jim Buday shares how he learned to cut gems and created his Reddit subgroup. Read about his new...
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