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

Mozambique rubies have drawn the attention of gem and jewelry lovers and investors. Learn what makes these African gems so appealing.

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

When choosing gemstones for jewelry, it’s crucial to understand more than just how beautiful a stone looks. Gemstone hardness and wearability…

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.

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.

There are key differences between gemology and mineralogy. Learn about these disciplines and how studying mineralogy can benefit gemologists.…

Some treatments add lab-created material to mined gemstones. The part-natural, part-synthetic nature of these gems has prompted some in the…