How to Identify High-Quality Emerald Cut Gemstones: A Buyer’s Guide
Originally intended exclusively for the emerald stone (hence the name), this cut is one of the oldest diamond shapes dating back all the way to the 16th century. It is...
How to Identify High-Quality Emerald Cut Gemstones: A Buyer’s Guide
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Learn About Tanzanite
The Tanzanite, and the event that led to its birth, represent the gemstone's ability to transform negative energy into positive energy. Due to its pleochroic nature, Tanzanite changes color when...
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Learn About Pearl
Since ancient times, the pearl has been treasured for its beautiful sheen and unparalleled beauty. Spiritual transformation, purity, clarity, and wisdom have all been linked to this intriguing sea pearl.
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Learn About Opal
There aren't many gemstones with as extensive a legend as an opal. Opal has long been thought to be a powerful stone that induces mystical vision and boosts creativity.
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Learn About Garnet
Natural " Garnet" derived its name from the Latin word " Garantus", which translates into modern English as "seedlike". This comparison makes perfect sense since small garnets are identical to...
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Learn About Ruby
Red is a color that is affiliated with passion and love. This may be one of the reasons why this precious stone is one of the most popular engagement ring...
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Learn About Chrysoberyl
It is believed that chrysoberyl is a rare and underrated gem. As a result, most retailers don't have it in stock at all. It's the original "cat's eye," the third...
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Learn About Kunzite
Kunzite is a relatively new addition to the world of precious stones. As the legend goes, Tiffany & Co.'s mineralogist, George Frederick Kunz, received specimens of an as-yet-unidentified pink crystal...
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Learn About Sphene
Sphene, also known as calcium titanium silicate, is a mineral that forms flattened wedge-shaped crystals that are usually twinned and have significant re-entry angles. It can also be found in...
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Learn About Rhodolite
Most people think of a rich red gemstone when they hear the word garnet. But, unexpectedly, it is available in a wide range of species and combinations, resulting in a...
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Learn About Tsavorite
While other garnets have been around for ages, the tsavorite variety is relatively new. Because of this, the deep green tint of this gem is associated with a wealth of...
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Learn About Morganite
Morganite, like many other gems found in pegmatites, can grow into huge crystals. Miners in Brazil have discovered crystals weighing as much as 22 pounds (10 kg).
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Learn About Alexandrite
Alexandrite is an extremely rare color-changing variation of the mineral chrysoberyl that is sometimes referred to as "emerald by day, ruby by night" by gem connoisseurs.
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Learn About Moissanite
Moissanite is a mineral that is both exceedingly beautiful and extremely uncommon. It occurs naturally in the form of silicon carbide, and it is extremely valuable.
