The December Birthstones are Tanzanite, Zircon, and Turquoise. See this post on the December Birthstones from the GIA: here
Happy Thanksgiving!
Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving. May we all give thanks for the many blessings we all enjoy this holiday season and every day.
Welcome to November
Say hello to Citrine and Topaz, the November Birthstones. Read this post from the GIA: here
It's October !!!
Opal and Tourmaline are the birthstones for October. See this post from the GIA: here
September Sapphire
Sapphire is the September Birthstone. Read this post by the GIA: here
It's August !
Read this article from the GIA on the August Birthstones, Peridot, Spinel, and Sardonyx: here
ASA announces new Gems and Jewelry Governor
ASA announces Warren Morss as new GJ Governor. Read the article in ASA Valuer: here
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.
National Jeweler Article
Read an article in National Jeweler regarding my new position as Gem and Jewelry Governor for the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) here:
Warren Morss, GG GIA, ASA, MGA@ Elected Gem & Jewelry Governor
I’m pleased and proud to announce I have been elected to serve as the Gem & Jewelry Governor to the Board of Governors of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
Hello June
June is one of only three months which have three birthstones. Read this article from the GIA here
Welcome to May!
Emerald is the Birthstone for May. Check out this post from the GIA: here
April is here...
…and so is Diamond. Read about the April Birthstone in this post by the GIA: 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:
Welcome to February
Amethyst is the birthstone for February. See this article from the GIA here
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year and best wishes for a happy, healthy, and peaceful 2024. This year and every year!
January's Birthstone
Garnet is the birthstone for January. Read this post from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA): here
December Birthstones
The birthstones for December are Turquoise, Tanzanite, and Zircon. Read this article by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA); Here
November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine
Topaz and Citrine are the birthstones for November. Check out this post by the GIA: here
GJ103: "Fundamentals of Jewelry Appraisal"
Attention all Jewelry, Insurance, and Associated Professionals! Or, anyone interested in learning about the world of Jewelry Appraisal. Join me for this informative and educational webinar on Thursday, June 15 from 5pm-9pm. Presented by ASA Gem & Jewelry Education. For more information or to register click: here