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Explore U.S. Gem Diversity

Explore U.S. Gem Diversity

While we carry a wide variety of gems from around the world, we’re proud to be an Ameri...
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Keeping Waste Out of the Sea

Keeping Waste Out of the Sea

At the Cortez Pearl® farm, sustainability isn’t a side note—it’s part of every step. Ev...
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Jewelry Born from the Sea

Jewelry Born from the Sea

There’s nothing quite like a Cortez Pearl®—except, perhaps, one that’s been set into a ...
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We’ll be out of office June 28 – July 6

We’ll be out of office June 28 – July 6

We will be closed for our annual summer break starting Saturday, June 28 and returning ...
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Hello, Summer Sparkle

Hello, Summer Sparkle

Summer is in full swing, and our gemstone collection captures the colors that define th...
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This Is Not a Drill

This Is Not a Drill

No, this isn’t a drill—well, actually, it can be! If you’re purchasing pearls from our ...
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Cortez Pearls® Harvest Has Begun

Cortez Pearls® Harvest Has Begun

June marks the beginning of the Cortez Pearls® harvest—one of the most unique and envir...
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A Birthstone Like No Other

A Birthstone Like No Other

June has arrived, and with it comes the chance to spotlight one of the most timeless—an...
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Geometry Never Looked So Sharp

Geometry Never Looked So Sharp

There’s something undeniably captivating about a baguette-cut gemstone. With their elon...
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Our Latest Research Findings

Our Latest Research Findings

Over the weekend, our Founder and President, Eric Braunwart, presented his latest resea...
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One-of-a-Kind Emeralds Have Arrived

One-of-a-Kind Emeralds Have Arrived

At the heart of our latest web upload is a curated selection of one-of-a-kind Brazilian...
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From Australia, With Radiance

From Australia, With Radiance

The world of opal is full of color, and those from Lightning Ridge are no exception. Af...
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Curated Blue Zircon Collection

Curated Blue Zircon Collection

We’re happy to welcome Blue Zircon to our online collection. Known for its vibrant blue...
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Rooted in Ethics - Our Shared Impact in 2024

Rooted in Ethics - Our Shared Impact in 2024

In celebration of Earth Day, we're honoring a milestone that couldn’t have happened wit...
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Tariffs & Your Orders - Real Talk

Tariffs & Your Orders - Real Talk

We’ve been getting questions about potential tariff impacts—so, let’s clear things up. ...
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Hex Marks the Spot

Hex Marks the Spot

Hexagon-shaped gemstones are more than just a passing trend—they’ve become one of our m...
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New One-of-a-Kinds

New One-of-a-Kinds

Sometimes bigger isn’t always better, but whoever said that clearly hasn’t seen our lat...
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Diamond's Doppelgänger

Diamond's Doppelgänger

As diamond's doppelgänger, quartz offers a beautiful alternative for April's birthstone...
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Gemstone Parcels

Gemstone Parcels

We know how exciting it is to sift through cubes at tradeshows to find that perfect, on...
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Australian Opal Collection Live!

Australian Opal Collection Live!

Our calibrated Australian Opal Collection has officially dropped!   SHOP NOW
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