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Discover the July birthstone ruby – the “King of Colored Stones” known for its vibrant red hues. Learn about ruby meanings, origins, durability,…

Heliodor is a member of the beryl family. This stone is known for its range of yellow colors — from pale yellow, greenish yellow, orange-yellow,…

Amethyst, the February birthstone, comes in beautiful purple colors and makes a durable jewelry stone. Learn more about this wonderful gem.

A member of the beryl family, morganite shows a range of pink colors due to traces of manganese. Recently, this gemstone has seen an increase in popularity…

Both the modern and traditional birthstone for January is garnet. Garnets come in many colors, including red, yellow, orange, green, and blue.…

Discover December birthstones: blue topaz, blue zircon, tanzanite, and turquoise. Explore their meanings, origins, and jewelry options in…

Emeralds from different sources can vary in quality. Learn how to identify emerald origins by analyzing the optical and physical properties of…

Master emerald buying with our comprehensive guide. Learn to evaluate color, clarity, cut, and carat while avoiding treated stones and identifying…

This is a pretty demantoid garnet that is very clean in the middle of the stone, with some inclusions around the edges that are hard to spot without…