Colored Stones — Grissom's Fine Jewelry

Discover the world of precious colored gemstones — sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and birthstones. Each has its own history, lore, and quality factors.

History, color grading, and how to evaluate sapphires.

The fiery red gem — origins, durability, and evaluation.

Colombian emeralds, color, and understanding "jardin."

Your birthstone by month — history and meaning.