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Measurements Used for Gemstones

Measurements Used for Gemstones

Posted by BarlowsGems on 21st Oct 2025

The most common way to weigh cut gemstones or cabochon stones is by the carat. A carat is 1/5 of a gram, or there are 5 carats to a gram. Th
Enhancements in Gemstones

Enhancements in Gemstones

Posted by BarlowsGems on 19th May 2023

First off you may ask what is a gemstone enhancement? An gemstone enhancement is any process, other than cutting and polishing, th
History of Jewelry

History of Jewelry

Posted by Barlows Gems on 7th Oct 2015

Jewelry is a word used to describe small decorative objects worn for personal adornment. Jewelry is derived from the Latin word jocal