Terms of Use

Last updated: 2026-11-03

Use of the site

Stones & Society (stonesandsociety.com) is an international editorial publication. By using this website you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Editorial content

Our journalism is researched and verified to professional standards, but it is provided for general information and cultural interest. It is not professional advice of any kind.

Gemological information

Editorial descriptions of gemstones, including references to origin, treatment, certification, carat weight, color, clarity and cut, are researched to professional standards but do not replace professional gemological testing, laboratory reports, independent appraisal or professional valuation. Stones & Society cannot authenticate a stone from photographs or editorial materials alone. Always consult a qualified gemologist or recognized laboratory before making decisions based on a stone's identity or characteristics.

Auction information

Auction results are reported from auction-house publications and reputable reporting. Estimates, hammer prices and premium-inclusive results are distinguished where the information is available; where it is not, we say so. Results reflect a specific sale on a specific date and are not indicative of any current market value.

No investment advice

Nothing on this site constitutes investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell, or a promise of appreciation. Jewelry and gemstones should never be treated as guaranteed investments on the basis of editorial coverage.

Intellectual property

Original editorial copy, design, masthead and site assets are the property of the publisher or its licensors and are protected by law. Photography of jewels, gemstones, objects and people belongs to the credited photographers, houses, designers, museums, auction houses and manufacturers; it is published under applicable rights and may not be reproduced without permission from the rights holder. References to jewelry houses and designers are for editorial identification and do not imply affiliation or endorsement. You may link to our pages and quote brief excerpts with attribution; systematic republication, scraping or automated extraction of substantial content is not permitted.

AI and model training

Unless permitted by law, you may not use automated systems to harvest this site's original content for training machine-learning models without prior written permission.

Submissions

Jewelry, gemstone, exhibition and object submissions sent to us remain your property. Sending materials does not transfer image rights to us and does not guarantee publication. You confirm you have the authority to share anything you submit.

Third-party links

Links to houses, designers, makers, publishers, museums, auction houses and other external sites are provided for reference. We are not responsible for their content, availability, pricing or practices.

Accuracy and availability

We aim for accuracy and correct errors promptly when notified. The site is provided as is, without warranties, and may change or become unavailable without notice.

Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the publisher is not liable for damages arising from use of the site.

Governing law

The governing law and jurisdiction for these terms, and the identity and domicile of the publishing entity, are being confirmed by the owner and will be stated here before launch. Flagged for legal review prior to publication.

Changes

We may update these terms; continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the current version.

Contact

Questions about these terms: see our contact page.