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Beryl has given us some of nature's most fascinating gemstones. Colorless in its pure form, beryl has some beautiful varieties that instantly remind us of natureaquamarine that hints us of the sea, and emerald that reminds us of lush green trees and spring. Emerald, the most popular green gemstone of the world, is the birthstone for those born in May. What makes an emerald different from green beryl is the presence of chromium within the stone, its color tone, and saturatio...n. Only expert gemologists can tell the difference, and therefore it is always recommended to purchase a gemstone with a report that reveals essential details about the stone. Due to their formation geology, eye-clean emeralds are rare. Emerald is known for its garden of inclusions, which are nature's fingerprints. The inclusions consist of fluids, fissures, and tiny crystals trapped inside the gem, which may not affect its transparency. Learn more at www.GemScience.net. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GSIPress #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColoredGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #DiamondCuts #FashionJewelry #Bling #Cut #Color #Clarity #CaratWeight #Emerald

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations members, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Starting now and into the future, The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action by all countries in a global partnership. The UN recognizes that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand in hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur econ...omic growth while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests. Gemological Science International (GSI) is committed to mobilizing its vast scientific, social, and cultural expertise and resources to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). GSI has, and will, continue to engage resources toward actionable and solution-based goals that will lead to tangible, sustainable developments. Learn more at www.GemScience.net. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #Gemology #GemstoneGrading #Gemologist #ColoredGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #UnitedNations #SustainableDevelopmentGoals

As lovely as flowers are as a gift for Mother’s Day, jewelry is longer lasting. Whether you’re buying for your mom or your children’s mom, give her something she’ll treasure for years to come. Read Jewelry Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day 2021 on InDepthWithDebbie.com at https://bit.ly/3eIHvfT. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #Bling #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColoredGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #DiamondsAreForever #DebbieAzar #InDepthWithDebbie #MothersDay2021 #GiftIdeas #MothersDayGiftGuide

The princess cut features a straight sided rectangular outline with a modified brilliant-style facet arrangement. It is a hybrid cutting style that produces more sparkle than traditional brilliant-cut square or rectangular diamonds. Princess cuts are the second most popular diamond cut after the classic round brilliant. Learn more about our gemstone grading services at www.GemScience.net. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColoredGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #DiamondCuts #PrincessCut

In 2020, Seattle-based personal jewelry curator/private buyer Todd Oliver and his partner Craig Vicens dealt with 2020’s jewelry trade show moratorium quite creatively. Our business has always been largely trade show driven. Oliver relates, So we pivoted during the first lockdown and metaphorically brought the trade shows to our clients. We and the jewelry designers we work with periodically prepared carefully edited trunk shows of approximately 50 pieces or so for client...s throughout 2020 and presented them in a socially distant way that kept us all safe and relaxed. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3aNDw0e #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColoredGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #JewelryNews #ToddOliver #CraigVicens

The Art Deco era was a heady time of high society events and grandeur that permeated every aspect of life. For the wealthy, it was a time of great architecture, outstanding fashions, and incredible jewelry and accessories. The Roaring Twenties brought about a new expression that led from the florals of Nouveau to a stunning period of geometrics and elegance. Today, top watch brands emulate the look of art-deco inspired watches that make dramatic statements upon the wrist. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #ColorCutClarityCaratWeight #ArtDeco #SecretWatches #WatchJewelry

The fine jeweler, Ring Concierge, is trying to solve all of our engagement ring shopping problems with a new direct-to-consumer ring line boasting a unique at-home try-on service and rocks under $10,000. Called VOW by RC, the new venture features everything we know and love about Ring Concierge, from gorgeous diamonds to timeless styles, at a more affordable price point. With 13 ring styles, 9 diamond shapes, and 3 metal colors to choose from, the line makes it easy for coupl...es to design their dream ring without breaking the bank. Along with the duplicate engagement rings, each kit also comes with replica wedding bands so that brides can experiment with the perfect ring stack, as well as a bottle of Essie nail polish. It’s the Warby Parker of engagement rings. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/2T2YJu7 #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #ColorCutClarityCaratWeight #RingConcierge #TryBeforeYouBuy

As you’ll currently notice across the jewelry world, collecting fine charms has become a covetable activity. From etched symbols to diamond-encrusted initials, women everywhere are loading up and layering charms around their necks with a mélange of chains. It has truly become an accessorizing art form. Read Trend Alert: A Charmed Life on WWW.INDEPTHWITHDEBBIE.COM at https://bit.ly/2Hp9vbA #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #DebbieAzar #ColorCutClarityCaratWeight #InDepthWithDebbie #Charms

GSI is an independent gemological organization committed to combining state-of-the-art technology with proven industry expertise and integrity. Since 2005, GSI has grown to become one of the largest gemological entities in the world, with offices spanning four continents. From the mine to the showcase, GSI works with leading gem and jewelry companies across the globe to stay one step ahead of a rapidly evolving industry. Learn more about GSI at www.GemScience.net. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #ColorCutClarityCaratWeight #GSILaboratory #GSILab #Research

Tourmaline, one of the birthstone for the October-born, is coveted in the gemstone world for its extraordinary range of colors. The exciting colors of tourmaline are due to different trace elements like calcium, chromium, fluorine, magnesium, manganese, iron, sodium, and vanadium in its crystal system. Tourmalines are of several varieties, and each type has a different trade name based on its colors; rubellite (pink or hues of red), indicolite (blue), achroite (colorless), dr...avites (yellowish-brown), chrome (intense green), schorl (black), among others. Tourmaline is also known for pleochroism, a property where the tourmaline crystal's color varies when viewed through different angles. To check the color's depth in a tourmaline crystal, always look down the crystal's length. Positioning a rough tourmaline correctly is vital during its cutting process to get the desired depth in color. Learn more about GSI at www.GemScience.net. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #ColorCutClarityCaratWeight #OctoberBirthstone #Tourmaline

Stay up to date on the latest jewelry trends and gemological industry news on GSI President & Co-Founder Debbie Azar’s blog at WWW.INDEPTHWITHDEBBIE.COM. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #DebbieAzar #Fashion #ColorCutClarityCaratWeight #InDepthWithDebbie

An "ultra-rare" purple-pink diamond will be auctioned at Sotheby's in Switzerland next month, and is estimated that it could fetch up to $38 million. The 14.83-carat stone was discovered in a mine in northeast Russia approximately three years ago. Taking its name from the 1911 Russian ballet "Le Spectre de la rose," the jewel was cut from an even larger rough diamond unearthed by the mining company Alrosa in 2017. Initially weighing 27.85 carats, this rare find was believed t...o be the largest pink crystal ever unearthed in the country. According to the chairman of Sotheby's jewelry division, the diamond's rarity is a result of its size and color, which has been graded as "Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink." The jewel has also been classified as "internally flawless," a measure of its clarity, while the stone belongs to a rare subgroup of diamonds that contain little to no nitrogen. LEARN MORE: https://cnn.it/3jbstPS #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #DebbieAzar #Fashion #ColorCutClarityCaratWeight #Alrosa #PinkDiamond #LeSpectreDeLaRose

The Chloe diamond gets its name from the daughter of Georges Marciano, the co-founder of the internationally renowned Guess Jeans, purchased at a Sotheby's magnificent jewels auction held in 2007. The Chloe diamond is a rare, D-color, brilliant-cut diamond with a weight of 84.37 carats, and an internally flawless clarity gradea Type IIa diamond, said to be the "purest of the pure" of all diamonds because it is free of nitrogen and other impurities such as boron and hydrogen.... It has been assigned the "Triple X" designation, for the excellence of its cut, polish, and symmetry. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #ColorCutClarityCaratWeight #ChloeDiamond #GuessJeans

Whether or not you’re venturing out this Halloween, a little bit of festive sparkle will go a long way. Even the simplest of Halloween costumes (I’m talking black jeans and a black shirt) can be elevated with a playful gothic-chic bauble or two. Read Halloween-Inspired Gems on WWW.INDEPTHWITHDEBBIE.COM at https://bit.ly/35ijtUa. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #DebbieAzar #ColorCutClarityCaratWeight #InDepthWithDebbie #NeilLane #ColoredGemstones #BlackStones #HalloweenGems

Born in 1885, the famed jeweler Raymond Yard began his career at age 13 as an errand boy for Marcus & Co. at their Manhattan boutique. Over the course of 20 years’ of service, Yard became the firm’s most sought-after salesman, renowned for his honesty and knowledge. Eventually, John D. Rockefeller Jr.one of the world’s wealthiest men at the timeadvised Yard to go it alone, and in 1922 he opened his first store on Fifth Avenue. Yard gained a reputation for using exquisite me...tals and superlative stones. Yard’s earliest work took Art Deco designs to new heights. By carefully selecting geometric-cut colored stones in combination with step and brilliant cut diamonds, he created unique arrangements that spoke to the tastemakers of the 1920s and 30s. Memorable designs included a popular rabbit character, who often wears a bow tie and carries either cocktails or golf clubs. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #ColorCutClarityCaratWeight #RaymondYard #FamousJewelers #ArtDeco #JewelryDesigner #Rabbit

Elsa Peretti’s jewelry design career grew out of her travels as a model in the late 60s and early 70s, when she was a muse to Helmut Newton and Halston. In 1974, she joined Tiffany & Co., and her sculptural pieces quickly became signatures of the jewelry house. That same year, Peretti traveled throughout Jaipur, India, and the city’s glittering light inspired her to begin designing with mesh. Halston debuted a gold mesh bra and scarf designed by Peretti for Tiffany in his fal...l 1975 runway collection, which she produced on old machinery that had been used to make handbags in fine metal netting and chain mail in the early 20th century. Free-form and fluid, it contours like fabric around the neck, with diamonds that resemble droplets of dew. Tiffany’s 2020 iteration is made of yellow gold, dotted with 66 hand-set diamonds and totaling 3.72 carats. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #ElsaPeretti #Tiffanys #GoldMesh #Collar #Necklace #Showpiece

GSI is shaped and supported by four key values: INTEGRITY All GSI gemological processes and reports are backed by a commitment to the highest ethical standards and practices. Clients depend on GSI for absolute accuracy and transparency.... INNOVATION Because GSI utilizes leading-edge technologies and automated processes and software, it's better able to offer uncompromising accuracy, reliability and consistency. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Outstanding service is a mandate for GSI, which adheres to the highest standards and focuses on providing unparalleled accessibility, accountability and excellence in all it does. RESEARCH & EDUCATION GSI actively shares its knowledge with both trade and consumer audiences. And it leverages its industry relationships to promote learning, communication and education programs. Learn more about GSI by visiting www.GemScience.net. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #ColorCutClarityCaratWeight #GSILaboratory #GSILab #Research #FourPillars #CompanyValues

Opal, one of the birthstones for those born in October, is highly prized for its rainbow iridescence and white to dark gem body-color. The popular play-of-colors and shifting flashes of rainbow hues of an opal stone is an optical phenomenon from the stone's light interaction. Precious opal is amorphous, which means it lacks a stable structure like other crystal-structured gems. Opal consists of tiny silica spheres, and when the silica spheres are arranged in a line within th...e structure, the light bends when it enters the stone, diffracting and breaking into the colors of a spectrum. This exceptional property makes the precious opal a preferred jewelry choice. Opal is brittle, and since it can break or chip easily, one should be very careful while handling this beautiful gemstone. Learn more at www.GemScience.net. #GemologicalScienceInternational #GSICertified #GSI #GSICertification #Gemstone #Jewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #GemLab #GemstoneTesting #GemstoneGrading #Gemology #Gemologist #ColorGemstones #Diamonds #Sparkle #FashionJewelry #Bling #DiamondsAreForever #ColorCutClarityCaratWeight #OctoberBirthstone #Opal