Sapphire is the birthstone for September. Read an article from GIA: here
Warren Morss receives MGA certification
Do you know which months have three birthstones?
Peridot, Spinel, and Sardonyx are the three birthstones for the month of August. The other two months are June and December. Read this article from the GIA here:
GJ103 "Fundamentals of Appraising Jewelry"
Jewelry and Allied Professionals: Join me for this informative webinar on Thursday, August 18, from 5-9pm . For more information or to register click: here
"Eying a Fake"
Ruby is the Birthstone for July
Learn about the July Birthstone in this post from the GIA: here
June is one of only three months with 3 birthstones
June has 3 birthstones Pearl, Alexandrite, and Moonstone. Read about them in this post from the GIA: here
Emerald is the May Birthstone
Read an article on the May Birthstone from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) here
ASA GJ Education presents GJ103
Excited to announce I will be teaching a special 4 hour webinar presented by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Gems & Jewelry Discipline entitled, “Fundamentals of Jewelry Appraising”, on May 19. This class will cover the basic techniques and theories needed to do USPAP compliant gem & jewelry appraisals for scheduling insurance coverage. More information is available on the ASA website, or to register, click here
ASA Education presents GJ201 Webinar
American Society of Appraisers Gems and Jewelry Education is offering a webinar. GJ201 Foundation 1: Core Principles of Appraising Gems & Jewelry, will teach the theories and techniques needed to appraise gems & jewelry competently.. This webinar will meet twice a week for 4 weeks starting April 19. For more information go to the ASA website : here
It's April - The birthstone for this month is Diamond.
Read about the April birthstone in this article from the American Gem Society here
Aquamarine and Bloodstone are the March Birthstones
Read this article by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) on the birthstones for March: here
Amethyst is the Birthstone for February
Read this article on Amethyst from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) here:
January's Birthstone is Garnet
Garnet comes in many colors and varities including the dark red Pyrope, the green Demantoid, and orange Spessartite. There’s much to learn about Garnet . See the attached chart…
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Bostonega. Wishing you a happy, peaceful, prosperous, and above all, healthy 2022!
Seasons Greetings From Bostonega
Best wishes for a joyous, peaceful, and healthy holiday season
December Birthstones: Tanzanite, Turquoise, and Zircon
Read this post on the birthstones for December from GIA: here
New ASA Video
A new video has just been released from the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) promoting reasons why you should be working with an ASA Appraiser in your area. See the video: here
November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine
Boston Estate & Gem Appraisal moves to Downtown Boston
Bostonega is now conveniently located in Downtown Boston at Longfellow Place. All Clients are seen by appointment only. Or, if you prefer we will travel to you at your home, bank, or office. Call or go online to schedule an appointment.