Gemstones are treasured for their exquisite beauty, sentimental symbolism and—perhaps most importantly—their market value. These precious pieces of rare rock, once polished and cut, can be worth tens ...

“A diamond is forever,” but perhaps not for the increasing number of consumers spurning the gemstone for lab-grown counterparts, gold and even other colored gemstones. The slogan was coined by diamond ...

It’s no secret that, in recent years, seasoned investors have been looking for alternatives to diversify their portfolio. In addition to investing in stocks, bonds and gold, investors have added more ...

Gemstones, including rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, can be sold for cash, much the same as diamonds and other jewelry. However, more often than not, those stones have very little resale value, ...

"A diamond is forever," but perhaps not for the increasing number of consumers spurning the gemstone for lab-grown counterparts, gold and even other colored gemstones. The slogan was coined by diamond ...