A Matter of Brilliance is a professional jewelry appraisal company based in Newton, MA, founded by Aimee Berrent, Graduate Gemologist. Our appraisals can be used to:
You probably know that diamonds are one of the hardest gems, but what about other stones? A stone is a stone, right? But some are more durable than others, and might do better, for example, in a brooch versus an everyday ring. Here’s a quick tutorial. Gemstones are rated on “Mohs’ Hardness Scale,” from […]