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A three-part image displaying an uncut pinkish-purple Taaffeite crystal on the left, a faceted oval Taaffeite held in tweezers in the center, and a faceted gem held between fingers on the right.
Posted inGemstones Buying Guides Learn

9 Facts About Taaffeite: The Rare Gemstone Found Hiding in a Jewelry Box

Most gemstones are found the same way: someone digs them out of the ground. Taaffeite broke that rule…
Posted by James G Newman July 26, 2026
A triptych collage showcasing green amethyst (prasiolite) in three forms: polished crystal points standing in sunlight, faceted square step-cut loose gems, and oval green amethyst drop earrings with diamond halos held between fingers.
Posted inBuying Guides Amethyst Gemstones

Green Amethyst: What It Is, How It’s Made, and How to Buy It

Green amethyst is a light to medium green variety of quartz. Most of what you see for sale…
Posted by James G Newman July 24, 2026
Alt Text: A triptych collage displaying moss agate in three forms: a close-up translucent polished piece showing green dendritic patterns, raw unpolished dark green stones on wood, and smooth polished palm stones held in a hand.
Posted inGemstones Agate

Moss Agate: The Complete Guide to This Misleadingly Named Stone

Moss agate is one of the most visually striking stones in the gem world, prized for the green,…
Posted by James G Newman July 24, 2026
A triptych collage showing three rainbow moonstones: a heart-shaped faceted gem on blue fabric, a faceted pear cut in tweezers with fiery orange flash, and a smooth teardrop cabochon held by hand showing blue adularescence.
Posted inGemstones Moonstone

Rainbow Moonstone: The Complete Guide to This Colorful Gem

"Rainbow moonstone" is one of the most misunderstood names in the gem world. Despite carrying "moonstone" in its…
Posted by James G Newman July 24, 2026
Alt Text: A triptych collage displaying an emerald-cut white sapphire in tweezers, a pointed raw white sapphire crystal, and a radiant-cut white sapphire gemstone.
Posted inGemstones Sapphire

White Sapphire: 7 Surprising Facts You Must Know

White sapphire is a clear, colorless gemstone. It comes from the same mineral family as blue sapphire and…
Posted by James G Newman July 22, 2026
A collage displaying oval black star sapphires showing a golden six-ray star, including loose stones in a display box, a gemstone held between fingers, and set in a gold ring with diamond accents.
Posted inGemstones Sapphire

Black Star Sapphire: The Complete Guide to Its Rare Gold Star

A black star sapphire is a rare, dark gemstone with a glowing star pattern that seems to float…
Posted by James G Newman July 22, 2026
A collage of hands holding various natural star sapphire cabochons showing distinct six-ray asterism stars, overlaid with title text reading "What Does a Star Sapphire Symbolize? A Complete Guide".
Posted inGemstones Sapphire

Star Sapphire Meaning: History, Symbolism, and Why People Wear One

A star sapphire is a rare gemstone with a glowing star pattern inside it. People have worn this…
Posted by James G Newman July 22, 2026
Uncut rough blue sapphire stones next to a pile of faceted cut blue sapphires on a wooden table, overlaid with article title text.
Posted inBuying Guides

The 360-Degree Secret: Why Everything You Know About Rubies and Sapphires Is Only Half the Story

Most gemstone guides stop at color, clarity, and treatment. But there's a layer beneath that, one that separates…
Posted by James G Newman July 21, 2026

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    Maligano Jasper: 7 Facts About This Rare Volcanic Landscape Stone
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