An Exclusive Interview with Gem Cutter John Dyer

Belinda Morris talks to renowned and much-admired lapidary John Dyer, one of the speakers at the 2016 Gem-A Conference, about the science and art of gem cutting.  Did you train as a gemmologist or gem cutter? I loved gems and business from an early age. I was also home-schooled and one of my parents’ strategies […]

The History of Diamonds in Engagement Rings

Jack Ogden FGA takes a look at the history of diamonds being used in engagement rings. You might be a little surprised at how far the custom dates back… Here is a question for you. Read this sentence about engagement rings: “As for the engagement ring, modern fashion prescribes a diamond solitaire, which may range […]