Gemology

Categories: Trading

Ever wonder how much those diamond earrings were worth? Or just the diamonds? Have you wondered what it would be like to look at a precious stone and have an idea of the value it could hold?

That curiosity leads you to study the science of precious stones, determining their worth. You're a gemologist. All that studying you did helped you become a scientist who specializes in precious stones.

You find yourself a nice job appraising gems at jewelry stores or trade shows. The more you research, the more you realize gems are rising as an alternative investment. Now you're able to help investors determine what to invest their money in, and which gems may or may not be a valuable investment opportunity for the future.

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