International Gem Society https://www.gemsociety.org Join 10,000+ members helping each other learn. For gemologists, gem collectors, hobbyists, jewelers, lapidaries and everyone in between. Sun, 02 Apr 2023 13:46:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 History of Signet Rings https://www.gemsociety.org/article/history-signet-rings/ /article/history-signet-rings/ Emily Frontiere Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:43:40 +0000 Signet rings have a long history of symbolizing an alliance, union, romance, or family ties. Exclusive: Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía’s engagement ring details revealed https://www.gemsociety.org/news/2023/03/25/rauw-alejandro-and-rosalia-engagement-ring-details/ /news/2023/03/25/rauw-alejandro-and-rosalia-engagement-ring-details/ Lisa Rosen Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:41:33 +0000 We reveal new custom details and photos of Rosalia's 4 carat round diamond engagement ring. Fourth Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Blue Topaz https://www.gemsociety.org/article/fourth-year-anniversary-gift/ /article/fourth-year-anniversary-gift/ Amanda Butcher Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:17:35 +0000 What Customers Value Most in the Jewelry Insurance Buying Experience https://www.gemsociety.org/article/what-customers-value-buying-jewelry-insurance/ /article/what-customers-value-buying-jewelry-insurance/ Lisa Rosen Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:43:33 +0000 There are a lot of considerations when buying jewelry insurance. Here's how to find the best policy provider. Third Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Pearls https://www.gemsociety.org/article/third-year-anniversary-gift/ /article/third-year-anniversary-gift/ Amanda Butcher Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:42:22 +0000 Almost Three Years Later, Covid-19 Continues to Plague Gemstone Mining in Brazil and Madagascar https://www.gemsociety.org/news/2023/03/03/covid-plagues-gemstone-mining-brazil-madagascar/ /news/2023/03/03/covid-plagues-gemstone-mining-brazil-madagascar/ Emily Frontiere Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:43:56 +0000 American Gemstones: Domestic Treasures Featured at the 2023 Tucson Gem Show https://www.gemsociety.org/news/2023/02/20/american-gemstones-becoming-popular/ /news/2023/02/20/american-gemstones-becoming-popular/ Emily Frontiere Mon, 20 Feb 2023 22:59:40 +0000 Second Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Garnet Jewelry https://www.gemsociety.org/article/second-year-anniversary-gift/ /article/second-year-anniversary-gift/ Emily Frontiere Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:30:33 +0000 Everything You Need to Know About the British Coronation Regalia Ahead of King Charles’ Coronation https://www.gemsociety.org/news/2023/02/08/everything-you-need-to-know-british-coronation-regalia/ /news/2023/02/08/everything-you-need-to-know-british-coronation-regalia/ Cate Misczuk Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:37:20 +0000 First Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Gold Jewelry https://www.gemsociety.org/article/first-year-anniversary-gift/ /article/first-year-anniversary-gift/ Amanda Butcher Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:46:18 +0000