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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
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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".
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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

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    Stichtite: 9 Surprising Facts About Tasmania’s Softest Gem
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  • Stichtite
    Stichtite: 9 Surprising Facts About Tasmania’s Softest Gem
    by James G Newman
    September 5, 2026
  • rainforest rhyolite
    Rainforest Rhyolite: 8 Honest Facts About This Misnamed Stone
    by admin
    September 4, 2026
  • Leopardite: 8 Honest Facts About This Confusingly Named Stone
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    August 31, 2026
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