But is there a difference between jewels and gems? According to Lisa Salzer, founder of Lulu Frost Jewelry and Charm'd by Lulu Frost, the answer lies in craftsmanship. "All jewels are gemstones ...

Many minerals form beautiful crystals, but the most prized of all are gemstones. Uncut gems often look fairly ordinary–like rocks. It's only when they are cut and polished that they obtain the ...