The Story Behind the Stone: Your Options with Opal
From its earliest known days, opal acquired a name from the Sanskrit word upala, for precious stone. It stands to...
Read moreAward winning trade journalist and gemologist Diana Jarrett is a Registered Master Valuer Appraiser and a member of the Association of Independent Jewellery Valuers (AIJV). She’s a popular speaker at conferences and trade shows. Jarrett writes for trade and consumer publications, online outlets, her blog: Color-n-Ice, and www.jewelrywebsitedesigners.com. Contact her at diana@dianajarrett.com, visit her website at www.dianajarrett.com, and follow her on Facebook and Twitter (Loupey).
From its earliest known days, opal acquired a name from the Sanskrit word upala, for precious stone. It stands to...
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Read moreWatching the major auctions is a great way to keep tabs on modern collectors’ desirability for certain jewelry and gemstones....
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