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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
History of Gemstones

History of Gemstones

Posted by BarlowsGems on 29th Aug 2025

The age of gemstones, when they were formed within the Earth, ranges from millions to billions of years ago. Gemstones (both precious and se
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, that improve
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 jocale, whic