Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season!

As we celebrate this special time of year, I want to take a moment to thank you for being a part of the Boston Estate & Gem Appraisal family. Your trust and support mean so much to me.

I wish you a season filled with joy, peace, and cherished moments with your loved ones.

Thank you for allowing me to serve you—it’s truly an honor.



Warm regards,

Warren Morss, GG GIA, ASA, MGA@

Hello July!

The birthstone for July is the ruby, a red gem that's associated with passion, vitality, and courage. The name ruby comes from the Latin word ruber, which means "red". The finest rubies are a deep red with hints of purple, called "pigeon's blood". Rubies get their color from trace amounts of chromium, so the more chromium, the stronger the red. 

Rubies are a variety of the mineral corundum and are second only to diamonds in terms of durability. They score a 9 out of 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, meaning they're very resistant to breakage and scratching. Rubies can also be used to celebrate a 15th or 40th wedding anniversary.

Read this post from the GIA on Ruby here:

It's March!

Aquamarine and Bloodstone are the two birthstones for March. Both are very different. Read this article by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) on the March birthstones here: