The practice of giving has existed since the beginning of human civilization. It may even predate it. Researchers believe that cavemen gave presents of unusually
The gemstone sapphire has always been associated with blue. References to blue sapphires abound in English literature dating back to the medieval period. In the
Ruby – A Stone of Protection When worn as a talisman, ruby’s mystical properties extended to personal protection. People believed wearing the stone on the
For every 10,000 diamonds mined across the globe, only a single paraiba tourmaline isextracted from the earth. This has to do with mining operations. Diamonds
AGTA Spectrum Gem Diva Award Since 1984, The Spectrum Awards presented by AGTA (American Gem Trade Association) have been the most respected industry competition for
For centuries now, jewelers have used the categories “precious” and “semiprecious” to describe the supposed value and rarity of certain gemstones. But do these designations
Butterflies are inspirational. Their journey from egg to caterpillar, chrysalis to winged creature is a modern metaphor for personal growth, change, and transformation. Throughout history,
“Gem of the Sun” So, you say it’s your birthday, or your 15th anniversary, or you simply adore a bright spring green—peridot offers a clean,
Today, most of us in the West don’t impart gemstones with any real symbolic value—except for connecting a birth month with a “birthstone,” or associating
Do moonstones actually come from the moon? Gem-quality cabochon-cut moonstones are so luminous that you might be tempted to say, “They’re out of this world!”
