Category Archives: Gems and Jewellery

Are Agate Rocks Worth Money?

Uncover the allure and value of agate rocks! Explore their history, types, and how these colorful gems can enhance both your collection and your wallet.

How Do You Price A Ruby?

Explore the enchanting world of rubies as we unravel the art of ruby pricing. Discover how color, clarity, cut, and carat come together in this intriguing gem.

Pearls and Other Family Secrets I Pretend Not to Inherit

Velvet boxes, guilty hands, and pearl-laden family secrets: a guide to identifying, caring for, appraising, and sometimes selling heirlooms you never asked for.

How Big Is A 1 Carat Ruby?

Discover the true allure of a 1 carat ruby—dense and dazzling, its size is deceiving. Uncover its mysteries; it’s more than just an elegant gem.

How Can You Tell If A Ruby Is Valuable?

Unveil the secrets of ruby valuation! Explore the fiery allure, rich origins, and the 4 Cs, all wrapped in a whimsical guide to discerning a ruby’s true worth.

National Jeweler Magazine: Confessions of a Shopkeeper Who Can Never Find a Matching Earring

A wry shopkeeper’s confessions on the absurd grief of missing earring matches—why they vanish, how to stop it, and how to sell the singleton with charm.

Is A Ruby A Valuable Stone?

Explore the allure and value of rubies in this captivating article. Dive into their rich history, vibrant hues, and cultural significance. Discover if their worth matches their beauty.

Who Should Wear Agate?

Curious if agate is your life’s missing piece? Dive into its vibrant allure and mystical vibes to see if it fits your style or spiritual quest. Discover more!

Jewelry and the Compulsive Lie I Tell at Every Dinner Party

A wry, Sedaris-style take on jewelry as a dinner-party prop: confessing the tiny lie we tell about a bauble’s origin and why charm beats truth every time. Enjoy

What Does Agate Manifest?

Unlock the mystical secrets of agate! Discover how this dazzling stone can enhance tranquility, intuition, and joy. Embrace its colorful allure in daily life!