Reference Charts and Materials
Commonly used charts and table for jewelers, lapidaries and gemologists.
Diamond simulants, materials that look like real diamonds, often appear in jewelry. See how the properties of real diamonds compare with popular imitations.
Distinguishing a diamond look-alike from the real thing can be challenging. Learn how to use specific gravity and birefringence to make simple separations.
Removing and resetting a jewelry stone to weigh it is rarely worthwhile. Learn how to estimate gem weight by determining its volume with simple formulas.
A gem structure chart that shows various information on a specific structure and gems of example. Details include Refractive Indexes, Pleochroism and etc.
These cheat sheets for gemologists, by the International Gem Society, provide information on grading the physical properties/characteristics of gemstones.
A list of False or Misleading Gemstone Names and its Actual Gemological Name. Gathered by the source "Gemstones of the World, 3rd Edition, Walter Schumann.
Jewelers need to know how to determine how much gold is needed for a wax mold. Here are three methods for you.Information and tips on metal or wax formulas.
Select Gems Ordered By Density from the International Gem Society (IGS). Details on density and gemstones available.
The Mohs hardness scale measures a mineral's resistance to scratching. Find the traditional scale here and a chart of select gems ordered by hardness.
Detailed charts on standard gem sizes to help you estimate the weight of gems based upon their size.
This table contains a selection of minerals gemologists may encounter as jewelry stones or gem specimens. The gems are sorted by their crystal system.
Table of Refractive Index and Double Refraction of Gems. Includes all information for the Refractive Index and Double Refraction of various gemstones.
Printable chart to convert weights and measures including Carats, Grams, Kilograms, Ounces, Pounds and Troy Ounces Pounds and Pennyweights.
Information on Bead and necklace Sizing. Complete details that covers information on Beads per Inch, Cord Conversion Chart, and Standard Necklace Lengths
Birthstones listed by month. Also listed are both the Modern Birthstones and the Ancient Birthstones.
Ring Size Comparison Chart compliments of the International Gem Society. A conversion table of Ring sizes. 7 different ring size equivalents available.