- The Story of Alexandrite
Alexandrite is a rather rare and unusual gem. One of it's properties is that its color changes depending on the light.
- Agate
- Amber
Amber, the gem of a stone that's not really a gemstone at all, is actually fossilized pine sap. People have collected, traded, carved, and coveted ...
- Amethysts & Amethyst Jewelry
So what is an Amethyst? It's a purple variety of quartz that can be cut into beautiful gems.
- Wonderful Blue Aqaumarine
The beautiful aquamarine shines over a range of blue hues and arouses feelings of trust, friendship, sympathy, and harmony.
- Beryl
- Chrysolite
- Chrysoprase Is Not Green Jade
Many of us beleive that Chrysoprase is in fact green jade. Traders very often take advantage of this wrong notion and sell Chrysoprase as 'Australian green jade'.
- Gotta Have Diamonds!
Take a chunk of carbon, put it under a million tons of pressure for a few million years (and add some heat) and you'll get a diamond.
- A Guide to Fine Emerald Jewelry
The name emerald comes from an ancient Greek language that translates to mean "green gemstone."
- The Beauty of Garnet
For those who are born in the month of January, they should be familiar with their birthstone, which is the garnet.
- Jacinth
- Jasper
- Moonstone
- Onyx
- Opal Jewelry -- Your Own Personal Piece of Rainbow
Opal which ranges in color from a light blue to a dark blue, orange, red, and violet is a beautiful stone. The opal is a nice smooth stone which can make for great jewelry.
- How to Choose Fine Pearls
Pearls are very alluring and hold a quality that both defines elegance and natural beauty
- Pearl Jewelry is The Ultimate in Elegant Simplicity
Pearl Jewelry catches attention because of its uncomplicated and serene elegance. It may seem like an oxymoron, but sometimes the simplest things are the ones that are the most attractive.
- Peridot
- Precious Stones - The Ruby
What fairy tales of enchanted princesses and legendary lore of the Arabian Nights does not the mere mention of the ruby conjure up to our imagination!
- Sapphire
- Topaz
- Tourmaline & Tourmaline Jewelry
Tourmaline is actually a pretty intesting crystal. It has a complicated chemical structure which allows it to contain various impurities. These give the tourmaline its variety of colors.
- The Lore And Beauty Of Turquoise
This popular stone can range in color from vivid sky blue to a yellowish green color and is found in mines all over the world.
- On Treating Gemstones
Though not common knowledge to the public, most gemstones are treated in some way to enhance their color and clarity. An untreated gemstone is a rarity.
