Emerald

We live in a world of crystals. You don’t have to dig deep into the Earth to find them. Even the bones in our bodies and the dust in the air contain crystals.…

Crystallography is the study of crystalline solids and their properties. Learn how mineralogists use this to identify minerals.

Photo Credit: Shutterstock/boykung If you say the phrase “emerald by day, ruby by night” to any gemstone professional or collector, they…

Some mineral names can quickly yield important information about specimens. Learn how minerals get their names and how they’re classified.

The silicate subgroups of cyclosilicates and inosilicates include beryl, tourmaline, jadeite, and nephrite. Learn to identify these minerals.…

Silicates include well-known minerals such as zircon, topaz, and garnet. Learn how to identify minerals from two silicate sub-groups.

What tales could gems tell? Jeffery Bergman reviews Precious — The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time, a new book by Helen Molesworth.

At Gemstone Western Australia we are a family-owned business of dedicated gemologists and miners with a deep-rooted passion for natural emeralds…

There are plenty of great alternatives to mined diamonds available, beautiful white gemstones both natural and lab-made. Learn about different…