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The hardest known natural mineral to man. Diamonds are the birthstone of April and the traditional gift for the 10th, 60th and 75th wedding anniversaries. Learn more by visiting our Diamond Guide.
Industry:Jewelry
A diamond with no traces of body color. Light travels through a colorless diamond better than a diamond with color, resulting in exceptional brilliance.
Industry:Jewelry
A stone found in nature that has the necessary rarity, beauty and durability for use in jewelry. For more information, visit our Gemstone Guide.
Industry:Jewelry
14 Karat gold (14K) is 14 parts pure gold and 10 parts other metal alloys. White gold is created by combining pure gold with a copper, zinc and nickel (or palladium) alloy.
Industry:Jewelry
Dark colored pearls grown in black-lipped oysters. Because of their rarity in nature, most Tahitian pearls are now cultured.
Industry:Jewelry
Freshwater pearls are harvested from freshwater rivers and/or lakes in China, Japan and the United States.
Industry:Jewelry
Tourmaline occurs in more colors or combination of colors than any other gemstone. It is heat resistant, extremely durable and the traditional gift for the 8th wedding anniversary.
Industry:Jewelry
Fine jewelry and jewelry settings are crafted of metal. Common metals include gold, silver, platinum and titanium. Metals can be used in pure form or combined to increase durability. For additional information, visit our Metals Guide.
Industry:Jewelry
A traditionally black gemstone used to celebrate the 7th wedding anniversary.
Industry:Jewelry
The classic metal used for most jewelry. Pure gold (24K) is too soft to be used for jewelry so it is combined with other metals to enhance durability. For example, 14K gold is 14 parts gold and 10 parts other metals.
Industry:Jewelry
