How Much Is a Burmese Ruby Worth? A Complete Price Guide by Carat
How much is a Burmese ruby worth? The honest answer spans an enormous range, anywhere from a few…
Posted inGemstone Meanings & Zodiac Amethyst Gemstones
Amethyst Meaning: The Real History Behind This Gem’s Symbolism
Amethyst's meaning didn't start with modern crystal shops, it started with ancient Greek wine cups, medieval bishops' rings,…
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…
Posted inAquamarine
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…
Posted inSri Lankan Gem Heritage
Sri Lankan Gem Heritage: The 2,000-Year Story Behind the “Island of Jewels”
Sri Lanka has been called Ratna Dweepa, the "Island of Gems," for over two thousand years ,not as…
Posted inBuying Guides Learn
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…
Posted inBuying Guides Learn
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 101: The Beginner’s Guide to the Original Diamond Look-Alike
Colorless zircon has one of the more surprising résumés in the gem world: for over a century before…
