Gemstones

Imperial topaas de mooiste?

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.

Edelsteen turkoois imitatie

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.

Turkoois edelsteen, brenger van hoop en geluk

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...

Toermalijn geschiedenis

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.

Sugiliet spirituele betekenis

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...

Saffier

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.

Prehniet

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...

Parel, een organische edelsteen

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.

Maansteen

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.

Jaspis, altijd anders

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.

Chrysopraas, de groen chalcedoon

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.

Bumble bee

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.