…and so is Diamond. Read about the April Birthstone in this post by the GIA: here
It's March!
Aquamarine and Bloodstone are the two birthstones for March. Both are very different. Read this article by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) on the March birthstones here:
Welcome to February
Amethyst is the birthstone for February. See this article from the GIA here
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year and best wishes for a happy, healthy, and peaceful 2024. This year and every year!
January's Birthstone
Garnet is the birthstone for January. Read this post from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA): here
December Birthstones
The birthstones for December are Turquoise, Tanzanite, and Zircon. Read this article by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA); Here
November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine
Topaz and Citrine are the birthstones for November. Check out this post by the GIA: here
GJ103: "Fundamentals of Jewelry Appraisal"
Attention all Jewelry, Insurance, and Associated Professionals! Or, anyone interested in learning about the world of Jewelry Appraisal. Join me for this informative and educational webinar on Thursday, June 15 from 5pm-9pm. Presented by ASA Gem & Jewelry Education. For more information or to register click: here
The June birthstones are pearl, alexandrite and moonstone.
If you were born in the month of June, you are lucky enough to have three birthstones to call your own. June is one of only three months (the others are August and December) that has three birthstones, giving you a variety of beautiful birthstone choices.
Read about the birthstones for the month of June here:
Emerald is one of the May Birthstones
Read this post on Emeralds from the GIA: here
Diamond is the April Birthstone
Read this post by Emily Frontiere: here
March Birthstone
Aquamarine and Bloodstone are the March Birthstones. Read an article on Aquamarine posted by the International Gem Society (IGS): here
February Birthstone
Amethyst is the birthstone for February read a post on the February Birthstone from GIA: here
January Birthstone: Garnet
It’s a New Year, it’s a new month! Read an article by GIA on Garnet: here
Happy New Year from Boston Estate & Gem Appraisal
Wishing all our clients the very best in 2023!
Happy Holidays from Boston Estate & Gem Appraisal!
‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly! After the holidays look to Boston Estate & Gem Appraisal for all your Gems & Jewelry Appraisal and Consulting needs. Schedule an appointment today!
Jewelry Appraisals for Retailers
Read my article on the need for Jewelry stores to offer jewelry appraisal services here:
ASA's - The Right Choice For You
October's Birthstones
Opal and Tourmaline are the birthstones for October. Check out this post from GIA: here
Only one week to go to the ASA International Conference
We have an amazing, interesting, informative, and educational schedule of speakers presenting at this year’s conference in Tampa September 10-12 for more information click: here