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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.

Jedi spinel makes a beautiful jewelry stone. Learn how it got its name and what qualities make this vivid pinkish red gem so popular.

Wow, ten years of marriage.  That’s a full decade! You and your spouse have now been married for a double-digit number of years.  This…

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

Learn the story behind the 294-ct trilliant morganite cut by Steve Moriarty of Moriarty’s Gem Art and watch his gem-cutting demonstration.

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

Is zircon the oldest mineral? Find out why zircon is important for scientifically dating rocks and how to learn a zircon gemstone’s age.

When one discusses the diamond market, there are quite a few individual niches which each have their own trends. Firstly, you have the relatively…