Things to Learn

You don't have to learn everything about the jewelry business before you go shopping. We'll handle the technical stuff for you. But there are a few things you should know and learn. Remember, knowledge is power. The more you know, the more likely you are to be satisfied with your final purchase.

A good first step is to check out these pages:

General Knowledge

• Things You Should Know
• Things To Watch
• Advice For Men



Things To Learn

• About Birthstones
• About Gemstones
• About Precious Metals
• About Stone Cut Styles
• About Stone Grading or Stone Reports
• About Stone Weight Terminology



General Terminology

• Glossary: Use our glossary to look up some terms commonly used in the jewelry business