Pink Amethyst: A Complete Guide to This Rare Gemstone (6 Facts)
Pink amethyst is real amethyst, genuine quartz, not a synthetic or mislabeled substitute ,but it's also one of…
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What Is Aquamarine? A Complete Guide to Color, Meaning, and Origin
Aquamarine is a pale-to-deep blue gemstone whose name literally means "water of the sea" in Latin a fitting…
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Spinel Buying Guide: 7 Things to Know Before You Buy
Spinel might be the best-kept secret in colored gemstones: nearly diamond-hard, almost always untreated, available in more colors…
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Zircon Buying Guide: 7 Things to Know Before You Buy
Zircon is one of the most rewarding gemstones to buy, with a genuine diamond rivaling fire, real gemological…
Blue Zircon: A Complete Guide to This Rare Gemstone’s Origin, Color, and Value
Blue zircon is a naturally occurring gemstone with a brilliance and fire that rivals diamond and one of…
Orange Zircon: A Complete Guide to This Rare Gemstone (6 Facts)
Orange zircon sits right between two of its family's other prized colors, sharing yellow zircon's golden warmth and…
Colorless Zircon: The Original Diamond Look-Alike Guide
Colorless zircon has one of the more surprising résumés in the gem world: for over a century before…
Green Zircon: A Complete Guide to This Rare Gemstone’s Origin, Color, and Value
Green zircon is a rare gemstone with a genuinely different story from the rest of the zircon family.…
Yellow Zircon: A Complete Guide to This Rare Gemstone (6 Facts)
Yellow zircon spans a warm color range from pale lemon to a deep, honey-toned gold, the richer end…
What Is Red Zircon? A Simple Guide to Color, Origin, and Value
Red zircon is a genuinely rare gemstone, prized alongside blue and green as one of zircon's three most…