Jewelry Judge of Indianapolis

10/13/2026

One of October birthstones!

10/10/2026

Purple was my first favorite color!

10/09/2026

One of the birthstones for October.

Opals are known for their captivating play-of-color, but they require special care to protect their beauty.

- Clean gently: Avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners, which can damage opal. Instead, clean opal jewelry with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.
- Avoid heat, dry conditions & chemicals: Opal contains water within its structure. Dry conditions and high heat can cause opals to turn white or chalky or even crack. Avoid prolonged storage in very dry environments like a safe and exposure to heat sources like halogen lamps.
- Store carefully: Opal ranges from 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness, making it susceptible to scratches from many other gems. Store opal jewelry separately in a soft pouch or a lined compartment of a jewelry box.

Learn how to best care for your opal jewelry on our website: https://bit.ly/4y7NqSt

10/08/2026

Great information regarding pearls!

10/02/2026

Happy birthday October babies! You have TWO birthstones to pick from!

09/22/2026

Sapphires can occur in all colors except red.

09/14/2026

I LOVE the red!

08/25/2026

WOWSA.

07/09/2026

I love RED!!! Interesting read. Ruby is the July birthstone. Happy birthday July babies!

Red gemstones have long been associated with passion, power and vitality. Here are some of the red gemstones to know:

- Red diamond: Combining diamond’s unmatched hardness and brilliance with a vibrant red hue, red diamonds are among the rarest and most valuable gemstones in the world.
- Ruby: Known in Sanskrit as ratnaraj, or “king of gems,” ruby is prized for its intense color, durability and rich history. The finest rubies display an intense red hue often described as “pigeon’s blood.”
- Red spinel: Once mistaken for ruby in royal collections, red spinel is celebrated for its vivid color, exceptional brilliance and often untreated beauty.
- Rubellite: This red to purplish red variety of tourmaline is admired for its saturated color and hardness for jewelry.
- Red garnet: From wine-red pyrope to purplish red rhodolite, garnets display a wide range of red hues and have been associated with courage and protection since antiquity.
- Red topaz: Natural red topaz is exceptionally rare. The finest stones display red to orangey-red hues and are the most coveted members of the topaz family.

Which is your favorite red gemstone? See the full list of must-know gems on our website: https://bit.ly/4gAMwsk

06/26/2026

I LOVE the unique optical effects!