Al Gilbertson, August 9, 2018

Part 5 of 5 in the series “Value Factors, Design, and Cut Quality of Colored Gemstones (Non-Diamond)” explores craftsmanship’s bearing on cut quality.

Al Gilbertson, August 9, 2018

Part 4 of 5 in the series "Value Factors, Design, and Cut Quality of Colored Gemstones (Non-Diamond)" digs deeper into cutters’ choices and explores additional factors used in the trade to assess relative value.

Al Gilbertson, August 9, 2018

Part 3 of 5 in the series “Value Factors, Design, and Cut Quality of Colored Gemstones (Non-Diamond)” examines how cutting decisions can have a profound effect on a gemstone’s color quality.

Al Gilbertson, August 9, 2018

Part 2 of 5 in the series “Value Factors, Design, and Cut Quality of Colored Gemstones (Non-Diamond)” establishes a common language for discussing cutting styles, with a focus on basic faceting styles, and offers a short discussion on cabochons and beads.

Al Gilbertson, August 9, 2018

Part 1 of 5 in the series "Value Factors, Design, and Cut Quality of Colored Gemstones (Non-Diamond)" discusses the major value factors that affect the price of a colored gemstone.

Jennifer-Lynn Archuleta, August 6, 2018

A summary of the Summer 2018 issue of Gems & Gemology.