Colored gems add a new dimension in jewelry design and jewelry shopping!Ruby, sapphire, tanzanite and emeralds can tell someone who you are and what you like.
A fine ruby can set the senses astir in ways that a colorless gem cannot.
A connoisseur will gaze into the velvety depths of a Kashmir sapphire for hours.
We have developed a color description system and a colored gemstone grading system. You may not wish to learn the systems in depth, but you may find something helpful.
Many of our Gems Basics and Gemology pages have illustrations that explain some of the whys of light and color.
The jewelry on our pages has been selected for it beauty and diversity.
Learn about emerald, what make it such a luscious green
Discover the diversity of tourmaline. Enjoy the magic and beauty of colored gemstones.