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:
From pastel lilac to deep royal purple, February’s birthstone, the amethyst, has been an adored—and respected—gemstone for centuries. It’s found in royal scepters, crowns, and as good-luck amulets throughout history. In fact, the stone was as precious as a ruby or emerald until the 1800s, when large amethyst deposits were discovered in Brazil. Some interesting […]