Heather BurlesonJun 21, 20211 min readGemstone Focus: Sapphires & RubiesHere's something you might not have known: Sapphires come in every color of the rainbow, and when they are red, they're rubies. If you...
Heather BurlesonMay 22, 20212 min readUnderstanding Your Diamond Appraisal: Necessary RepairsSometimes when I appraise a piece, I will find that repairs are necessary. You will notice the prong at 9 o'clock is torn away from the...
Heather BurlesonMay 7, 20212 min readUnderstanding Your Diamond Appraisal: Antique Diamond CutsI am often asked to appraise pieces that have been inherited, which sometimes means running into the diamond cuts in the above graphic....