Hey, I'm tempted to buy some stones, but I don't know the first thing about how to deal with these things. When you get a chance can you post some recommended reading--books, FAQs, links, etc.?
What I'm looking for is pointers on basic grading principles, the relative value of one type of stone v. the other, how different cuts compare to one another, and the best ways to liquidate when the time comes... that sort of thing.
No problem at all, I have a page like this in progress and will be posting a link shortly.
In the meantime, to help in your valuation pursuits, the best site is:
http://www.gemval.comThis will give you a good baseline to help you determine values on stones.
I have posted several new stones at my site and all have pricing now.
More news to follow
Thanks for looking.