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Ruby by Origin: How Location Can Shape a Ruby’s Beauty

Ruby by Origin: How Location Can Shape a Ruby’s Beauty
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The U.S. Jewelry Market Splits: Understanding the...

Aug 19, 2026 98

The U.S. jewelry market is becoming increasingly K-shaped, with value shoppers turning to lab-grown...

The U.S. Jewelry Market Splits: Understanding the K-Shaped Market and What It Means for the Industry
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The Guide to Types of Diamond Rings: From Solitair...

Aug 18, 2026 69

Discover the different types of diamond rings, from classic solitaire and halo designs to three-ston...

The Guide to Types of Diamond Rings: From Solitaires to Eternity Bands

Archive: August 2026

The 7 Secrets to Knowing Pearl Quality – A Masterclass in Understanding What Makes Pearls Truly Valuable

The 7 Secrets to Knowing Pearl Quality – A Masterclass in Understanding What Makes Pearls Truly Valuable

August 18, 2026 K3ith H@wkins News And Media 66

Discover the GIA 7 Pearl Value Factors size, shape, color, luster, surface, nacre, and matching and learn how these characteristics determine pearl quality, beauty, durability, rarity, and value.

The Solitaire Diamond Ring: A History of the World's Most Iconic Engagement Ring

The Solitaire Diamond Ring: A History of the World's Most Iconic Engagement Ring

August 18, 2026 K3ith H@wkins Education Blog 68

Discover the history of the solitaire diamond ring, from Ancient Rome and the 1477 royal engagement to Tiffany's 1886 setting. Learn its symbolism, styles, 4Cs, settings, metals, and buying tips.

The Ultimate Guide to Gemstone Cuts: From Brilliant to Cabochon

The Ultimate Guide to Gemstone Cuts: From Brilliant to Cabochon

August 17, 2026 K3ith H@wkins News And Media 72

Discover the most popular gemstone cuts, from Brilliant and Emerald to Rose, Trillion, Heart, Fantasy, and Cabochon cuts. Learn how cut affects gemstone sparkle, color, durability, value, and jewelry...

Fancy-Shaped Diamonds Continue to Shine: The 2026 Market Revolution

Fancy-Shaped Diamonds Continue to Shine: The 2026 Market Revolution

August 14, 2026 K3ith H@wkins Education Blog 107

Discover why fancy-shaped diamonds are outperforming round diamonds in 2025. Learn about Oval, Marquise, Emerald, Radiant, and Cushion diamond trends, pricing premiums, consumer demand, global supply,...

Why Are Some Gemstones Green? The Complete Scientific Guide

Why Are Some Gemstones Green? The Complete Scientific Guide

August 14, 2026 K3ith H@wkins News And Media 86

Discover what gives green gemstones their stunning color. Learn how chromium, iron, vanadium, and natural radiation create the vibrant hues of emeralds, peridot, green diamonds, tsavorite, demantoid g...

Australian Opals: Nature's Most Colorful Gemstones

Australian Opals: Nature's Most Colorful Gemstones

August 13, 2026 K3ith H@wkins Education Blog 93

Discover the fascinating world of Australian opals, from rare black opals of Lightning Ridge to white opals of Coober Pedy and boulder opals of Queensland. Learn how Australian opals form, what create...

Blue Gemstones: Nature's Most Beautiful Shades of Blue

Blue Gemstones: Nature's Most Beautiful Shades of Blue

August 13, 2026 K3ith H@wkins News And Media 118

Explore the world's most beautiful blue gemstones, from sapphire and aquamarine to tanzanite, blue spinel, zircon, turquoise, and lapis lazuli. Learn about their colors, origins, hardness, rarity, tre...