Buying Guide: Engagement Rings under $1,000
2 Minute Read
Related Articles
The Best Settings for a Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
What is a Radiant Cut Diamond?
There are two types of facets that cutters can use when cutting diamonds: brilliant...
Read More
Ninth Anniversary Gift Guide: Morganite
Celebrating nine years of marriage is an accomplishment indeed! For your union to last this long, you and your partner...
Read More
Seventh Anniversary Gift Guide: Yellow Sapphire
Congratulations on making it to lucky number seven! This is a big milestone anniversary due to the long-standing symbolism behind...
Read More
Trendiest Rose Gold Jewelry for 2025
Rose gold jewelry is definitely a trend you will be seeing for this 2023 season. Even though it is not...
Read More
Latest Articles
800 Years of Mogok: A Celebration in Tenuous Times
As Mogok, Myanmar prepares to celebrate its 800th anniversary, the inhabitants of this prolific gem producing region face an uncertain...
Read More
What is the Average Gemstone Faceting Yield?
What’s the average gemstone faceting yield from a single piece of rough? Learn how to estimate how much material you’ll...
Read More
Pyroxmangite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Pyroxmangite grains are rare, seldom clean enough to facet, and difficult to cut. However, when cut, they are extremely beautiful...
Read More
How to Identify Emerald Simulants and Synthetics
Gemologists can separate natural emeralds from emerald simulants and synthetics. Learn about the most common tools and techniques for this....
Read More
Never Stop Learning
When you join the IGS community, you get trusted diamond & gemstone information when you need it.
Get Gemology Insights
Get started with the International Gem Society’s free guide to gemstone identification. Join our weekly newsletter & get a free copy of the Gem ID Checklist!