When looking for a green gemstone, most people immediately think of an emerald. While the bright blue-green intensity of the finest emeralds can be hard to beat, if you’re after any other…
Gemstones
If you’re born in November you’ve been doubly blessed. Not only do you have two stunning birthstones to choose from, but they are both also relatively affordable. Topaz comes in a kaleidoscope…
It’s time to be swept away by some dazzling blue stones that bring to mind idyllic tropical waters. Paraiba tourmaline and aquamarine may have very different histories and chemical compositions, but both…
Formed over thousands of years, deep within the earth, natural gemstones truly are a wonder of nature. If you’ve ever looked at the sparkling beauties in your jewelry box and wondered ‘Where…
If you’re after a richly colored blue gemstone then two immediately come to mind: the stunning tanzanite and the fabulous sapphire. Each gem has its own particular beauty and has been used…
They are two of the most desirable gemstones around and together comprise half of the ‘precious gems’ – the other two being ruby and emerald. Diamonds and sapphires have been lusted after,…
If you’re a fan of cyan, cerulean, cobalt or cornflower there’s no need to feel blue! The wonderful world of gemstones has all of these beautiful blue shades and any other you…
September babies can count themselves lucky to have the captivating sapphire as their birthstone. One of the four precious gems, this beautiful and durable stone has been beloved by legendary figures throughout…
The idea of wearing a particular stone for your birth month can be traced back to Europe in the Middle Ages. However, the birthstone chart as we know it today has its…
What a strange word “Padparadsha”! What color do experts mean when they use it? It’s a wonderful duet of orange and pink that so much resembles the most vivid moments of sunset.…