Ron Nash

Gemstones are beautiful, but they have no intrinsic value (except perhaps for diamonds used for industrial applications). Why then does a reasonably nice 1 carat heated VS ruby sell for $500 while a fine untreated 6 carat VVS tourmaline goes for...

6 Rules for Avoiding Ripoffs and Finding a Great Stone at a Good PriceAre there great bargains in gemstones on the internet, as many people claim? Or it as risky as the tourist who buys gems on the street in Bangkok, hoping to sell them at a profit...