Buying Guide
Buying Gemstones in Dubai: A Gold Souq Guide
A practical guide for visitors buying gemstones in Dubai: how the Gold Souq works, how to check stones and lab reports, bargaining, recei...
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Asterism
Star Sapphire and Star Ruby: How to Judge a Star
A star sapphire or star ruby shows a glowing star from tiny needle inclusions. Learn how asterism works, how to judge a star, how to spot...
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Padparadscha Sapphire: Colour, Origins and Buying Tips
A padparadscha sapphire is a rare natural sapphire that blends pink and orange. Here is how to judge the colour, spot beryllium treatment...
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Glass Filled Ruby: What It Is and How to Spot It
A glass filled ruby is low-grade ruby with its cracks filled with lead glass. Learn how to spot one, what lab reports say, how to care fo...
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Heated vs Unheated Sapphire: Which Should You Buy?
Heated and unheated sapphires are both natural. Learn what heat does, why most sapphires are heated, how labs detect it and what to ask b...
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Gemstone Treatments: A Clear Guide for Buyers
Most coloured gemstones are treated. Learn what heating, oiling, filling, diffusion, irradiation, dyeing, coating and impregnation do, wh...
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Ring Setting Types: Bezel, Prong, Pavé and More
Prong, bezel, pavé, channel, tension and halo settings each hold a stone differently. Learn which setting suits which gemstone, how each ...
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18K Gold
18K vs 22K Gold (and 21K) for Gemstone Jewellery
18K gold is harder and holds gemstones more securely, while 21K and 22K give a deeper colour but are softer. Compare purity, durability, ...
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Calibrated Gemstones: A Jeweller's Guide to Lots
Calibrated gemstones are cut to standard millimetre sizes so they fit ready-made mountings. Here is how jewellers judge tolerances, buy l...
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Carat vs Size: Why Gem Weight Is Not Size
A carat measures weight, not size, so a 1 carat ruby looks smaller than a 1 carat emerald. See approximate mm sizes for a 1 carat round o...
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Gemstone Price Per Carat Explained
Price per carat times weight gives the total price of a gemstone. Learn why two stones of the same weight can cost very different amounts...
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How to Read a Gemstone Lab Report
A gemstone lab report tells you what a stone is, whether it is natural or synthetic, and how it was treated. Here is how to read each par...
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How to Identify Real Topaz: A Beginner’s Guide for Buyers
Topaz is a beautiful gemstone loved for its sparkle and many colors, like blue, yellow, white, and pink. But how do you know if the Topa...
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Top Tips for Finding Trusted Gemstone Wholesale Suppliers
If you are in the business of gemstones or planning to start, finding a trusted gemstone wholesale supplier is one of the most important...
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How to Spot Fake Garnet Stones: A Buyer’s Guide
Garnet stones are prized for their stunning beauty and rich red color, but like many valuable gemstones, they are sometimes faked. Fake ...
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How to Choose a Sapphire Ring: A Buyer’s Guide
Sapphire rings are not only beautiful but also make a unique and elegant choice for jewelry, especially engagement rings. Whether you’re...
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How to Choose a High-Quality Emerald: 4Cs of Emerald Grading
Emeralds are one of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones in the world. Their rich green color and history of being worn by royalty ...
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Gemstone Grading Scales Explained: How Professionals Rate Stones
When we think about beautiful gems, we often wonder what makes them special. Is it their color? Their shine? Or is it something else? Ju...
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Popular Gemstone Shapes and Cuts Guide for First-Time Buyers
Buying gemstones for the first time can feel a bit overwhelming, especially when you encounter so many different shapes and cuts. Each s...
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How to Choose Natural Stones: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
When it comes to buying natural stones, whether for jewelry, rings, or healing purposes, making the right choice can be overwhelming. Th...
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How the Dubai Gemstone Market Became a Global Hub
Dubai, famous for its glittering skyline and luxury shopping, is also a world leader in the gemstone market. But how did this desert ci...
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