The modern birthstone classification does identify the sparkling stone as the traditional April birthstone, but the love for diamonds dates back in history to around the fourth century BC. Interestingly, archeologists and miners worldwide believe that the formation of...
Aquamarine is the name used for gem-quality specimens of the mineral beryl within a color range of greenish blue to blue. Most aquamarine have a very light color, which can be almost unnoticeable in very small stones. Stones with a rich blue color are the most...
Amethyst is the purple variety of the quartz and the most valued member of the quartz family. The purple color can range from a light lilac to a deep, intense royal purple, and from brownish to vivid. Amethyst also commonly shows what is called color zoning, which in...
The garnet gemstone is often associated with its deep red hue, but the most common misconception about garnets is that the gemstone is only produced in an array of reds from rust colored to deep violet-red. Shop Our Full Selection of Garnet Jewelry Here. In actuality,...
