How To's

Let us explain how to buy gems on the internet. We have the largest range of gemstones on the internet and it can be a little overwhelming at first. Let us help you with some useful tips.

Jade is a beautiful stone that can be many different colors including green, orange, or white. Learn how to test Jade to see if it's real.

Obsidian can be a tricky stone to try and cut and polish. Learn about some tips and tricks for cutting this stone and watch as a piece of rough is polished into a stone.

Starting your own gemstone business can be a scary task. We have had some very successful buyers on our website that have created a successful business. They want to share their stories.

How to tell the difference between Turquoise and dyed Howlite (hint your is probably dyed Howlite)

The world of gemstones has many facets and aspects that most people don’t know about

Dropping gemstones is part of the job. With these tips for handling gems securely, you’ll significantly decrease the chances of losing or damaging precious gems.

Tumbling gemstones is one of the easiest and most popular Lapidary fundamentals. Learn all about gemstone tumbling, shaping, polishing and rock tumbling machines.