Gemstones
Is imperial topaz the most beautiful?
From sky blue to imperial topaz – topaz comes in beautiful colours. Discover the different shades, its hardness of 8 Mohs and why topaz is the birthstone of November.
Is imperial topaz the most beautiful?
From sky blue to imperial topaz – topaz comes in beautiful colours. Discover the different shades, its hardness of 8 Mohs and why topaz is the birthstone of November.
Gemstone turquoise imitation
Turquoise has been imitated since 5,500 BC. Discover how to identify imitation turquoise by refractive index, matrix veins, and specific gravity — including an explanation of impregnated turquoise.
Gemstone turquoise imitation
Turquoise has been imitated since 5,500 BC. Discover how to identify imitation turquoise by refractive index, matrix veins, and specific gravity — including an explanation of impregnated turquoise.
Turquoise gemstone, bringer of hope and luck
Turquoise has been a bringer of hope, happiness, and protection for centuries. From the ancient Persian Empire to the rare Sleeping Beauty turquoise from Arizona — discover the rich history...
Turquoise gemstone, bringer of hope and luck
Turquoise has been a bringer of hope, happiness, and protection for centuries. From the ancient Persian Empire to the rare Sleeping Beauty turquoise from Arizona — discover the rich history...
Tourmaline history
Tourmaline got its name from a Dutch merchant and comes in virtually all colors. Discover its confusing discovery history, its many varieties, and the spiritual effects of October's birthstone.
Tourmaline history
Tourmaline got its name from a Dutch merchant and comes in virtually all colors. Discover its confusing discovery history, its many varieties, and the spiritual effects of October's birthstone.
Sugilite spiritual meaning
Sugilite is a rare purple gemstone discovered in 1944 and cherished by Elizabeth Taylor. Discover its comforting spiritual effects, the funny story behind its name Royal Azel, and how to...
Sugilite spiritual meaning
Sugilite is a rare purple gemstone discovered in 1944 and cherished by Elizabeth Taylor. Discover its comforting spiritual effects, the funny story behind its name Royal Azel, and how to...
Sapphire
Sapphire has been the gemstone of royalty and romance for centuries. From Diana's engagement ring to the Padparadscha — discover the colours, history, and spiritual effects of September's birthstone.
Sapphire
Sapphire has been the gemstone of royalty and romance for centuries. From Diana's engagement ring to the Padparadscha — discover the colours, history, and spiritual effects of September's birthstone.
Prehnite
Prehnite is a soft green-yellow gemstone discovered by Dutch governor Hendrik von Prehn in South Africa. Discover its spiritual effects and why this mineral was the first to be named...
Prehnite
Prehnite is a soft green-yellow gemstone discovered by Dutch governor Hendrik von Prehn in South Africa. Discover its spiritual effects and why this mineral was the first to be named...
Pearl, an organic gemstone
Pearl is an organic gemstone formed in oysters and mussels. Discover its royal history, symbolism, and how best to care for your pearl jewelry.
Pearl, an organic gemstone
Pearl is an organic gemstone formed in oysters and mussels. Discover its royal history, symbolism, and how best to care for your pearl jewelry.
Moonstone
Moonstone is the milky white gemstone with a blue sheen that attracts romance and love. Discover full moon rituals, its spiritual effects, and why moonstone is June's birthstone.
Moonstone
Moonstone is the milky white gemstone with a blue sheen that attracts romance and love. Discover full moon rituals, its spiritual effects, and why moonstone is June's birthstone.
Jasper, always different
Jasper is always different — from ocean jasper from Madagascar to Dalmatian jasper and Picasso jasper. Discover the many types, patterns and spiritual effects of this versatile gemstone.
Jasper, always different
Jasper is always different — from ocean jasper from Madagascar to Dalmatian jasper and Picasso jasper. Discover the many types, patterns and spiritual effects of this versatile gemstone.
Chrysoprase, the green chalcedony
Chrysoprase is an apple-green chalcedony and the birthstone for May. Discover the spiritual effects, Victorian popularity, and Greek origin of the name of this unique green gemstone.
Chrysoprase, the green chalcedony
Chrysoprase is an apple-green chalcedony and the birthstone for May. Discover the spiritual effects, Victorian popularity, and Greek origin of the name of this unique green gemstone.
Bumblebee
Bumble bee is a unique yellow stone from Java, Indonesia. Discover the story behind its discovery, its spiritual effects, and why bumble bee is not a jasper.
Bumblebee
Bumble bee is a unique yellow stone from Java, Indonesia. Discover the story behind its discovery, its spiritual effects, and why bumble bee is not a jasper.