When it comes to gem and diamond quality, the cut is just one of the four Cs of gemstone grading. The cut determines the shape and the finished gem’s appearance. Standard shapes like rounds dominate the market, but there are...
Once you get engaged, planning for the big day starts! One of the first things that many brides concern themselves with is their dress. Some brides have a very particular style, and they like their ring and wedding gown to...
Planning on getting engaged in 2021? If so, you are probably browsing engagement rings online or even going into jewelry stores. With the vast options, you may be wondering which engagement ring styles will be popular this year. Our survey...
One of the most unique gemstones in the world is alexandrite. It has a chameleon-like quality because it changes colors based on the light. At Noe's Jewelry, we know that many jewelry lovers are curious about this special stone. This...
Diamonds are the best-known gemstones in the world. They are highly desirable based on their beauty and value. While many people know a little about these unique gemstones, not many people truly understand what a diamond is or how to...
The bright yellow-orange hue of citrine is hard to miss. At Noe’s Jewelry, we encourage our Kansas City customers to consider citrine when looking for a yellowish gemstone at a lower price point than fancy yellow diamonds or topaz. What...
There are two primary green gemstones available: peridot and emerald. At Noe’s Jewelry, we offer a variety of different peridot pieces for our customers, but we also want to teach people about these unique stones.
As the birthstone for March, aquamarine is commonly found in jewelry store display cases. Getting its name from the Latin aqua marina, meaning "seawater," these gemstones are known for their unique watery appearance.
At Noe’s Jewelry, we know just how much our customers love blue sapphires and the other available color options, so we hope to educate buyers on these unique gemstones.
Garnet gemstones are unique in the fact that they are available in almost every color. The mineral group that garnet belongs to includes numerous stones, including Andradite, Rhodolite, and Pyrope.
The brilliant purple color of the amethyst has made it one of the most popular gemstones in the world. Since these stones are so popular, at Noe’s Jewelry, we get a lot of questions about them.
Buying a watch can be a very overwhelming experience. There are seemingly endless options to choose from at a variety of prices ranging from less than $20 to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
When you hear people talk about diamond clarity, they are talking about any imperfections that the diamond may have on the surface or inside of the stone.
The second article in our four-part series about the 4 C’s of diamonds is focused on the term “cut.” The cut of a diamond has everything to do with the appearance of the diamond.
