Gemstone Articles

Gemologist and author, Renee Newman unveils the rare and mesmerizing gem, fire agate.

Learn and compare moissanite and diamond, two beloved gemstones that often compete for the same admiring glances.

Both are shades of sunshine and November’s birthstone. Read on to learn how these twin flames are different and alike.

Explore the story of kunzite, a precious pink gemstone of peace and love.

Look at a loupe and learn all about its optical and interesting qualities.

Learn about chrome diopside, a bright green gemstone that has an extreme story.

Discover phenomenal color change gemstones such as alexandrite, fluorite, sapphire and garnet, and learn all about gemstone phenomena and gemstone color change.

Marvel at moldavite, a gemstone that has captivated humanity for millennia. Discovered again in 1908, this gemstone from space is truly out of this world.

Learn the story of petrified wood: a unique fossil that transitioned from wood to stone joined by unique minerals.

The hardness of gem materials is an important measurement we can easily understand through the Mohs Hardness Scale. Austrian geologist and mineralogist, Friedrich Mohs, created this standard comparison of the hardness of one gem material against another 200 years ago.

At a quick glance, lapis lazuli and sodalite can be mistaken for each other, but here we’ll tell you more about each of them and how to tell them apart.

Learn how the word jade refers to two different gemstones, jadeite and nephrite. Although jade refers to both, jadeite and nephrite have their own story to tell.

Ruby and rubellite almost sound the same and have similar shades of red. The truth is they are two different gemstones altogether.

Spinel is one of the best-kept secrets for avid gem lovers and collectors.

Gemstone collecting has a history dating back to the travels of Marco Polo. Discover the tales that led to the popular past time of collecting gemstones.

Gemstone collecting is a favorite pastime of many. Read on to find out more about the popular collectible and how to get started.

Discover the breathtaking gemstone properties that have captured man's imagination for thousands of years.

Have you always wanted to collect rocks, minerals and gemstones? We can help you start a collection you'll love.

After establishing the foundation of your collection, you can focus on preserving your pieces.

Now it's time focus on bringing fun and satisfaction to your collection.