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As a December birthstone, blue zircon is very popular. But are blue zircons natural? Learn how zircons form and get their colors.

How do scientists define a mineral? Learn what minerals are made of, their many uses, and the difference between gemstones and minerals.

Zircons occur in many locations all over the world. Learn which zircon sources produce the most notable gem-quality stones.

In the nineteenth century, the gemstone market was separated into two broad categories: precious and semi-precious. The four gems in the precious…

What are the top gemstone investments for 2024? Learn why these five gems, some well-known and some less so, are poised to increase in value.

We truly live in a digital age where we can access news, follow our favorite sports teams, and shop for pretty much anything all from behind a computer…

©Canva. Used with permission. On July 21, 2023, the world got its first look at the long-anticipated movie Barbie. Fans went nuts and the movie…

December 15, 2023 When people think of gemstones they often think of bright red rubies, blue sapphires, green emeralds and the like. But with high…

From Afghanistan to the Zuni Pueblo, people the world over have revered turquoise as a good luck stone for centuries. Blue as the summer sky or a robin’s…