Choosing a Spinel Engagement Ring Stone
Our spinel engagement ring stone guide can help you learn about this beautiful, colorful, durable, but little-known gemstone.
American Gemstones: Domestic Treasures Featured at the 2023 Tucson Gem Show
February 20, 2023 Many in the United States view gemstones as exotic luxury items from romantic, far-away locations. Perhaps you have heard Madagascar…
Nephrite – Natural, Rough, Green
“Ferro-actinolite – Tremolite Series (Variety Nephrite) – 275493,” nephrite jade pebble, Santa Lucia Mountains, Monterey County,…
Nephrite – Natural, Carved, Green
Jade: Nephrite, Siberia, Russia. (Owl ~ 2 inches tall). Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.
Nephrite – Natural, Carved, White
“Dagger Hilt,” light green nephrite jade hilt of dagger (khanjar) of Emperor Aurangzeb (1658–1707), India, from the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck…
Nephrite – Natural, Carved, White
Jade: Nephrite, China, “chicken-bone jade,” vase, Ming Dynasty, 14th century (~ 8 inches high). © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.…
Nephrite – Natural, Cabochon, Green
“Jade Earrings, Starlite Jewelry Designs,” natural British Columbia nephrite jade, 14K gold, with micro-faceted white topaz and black…
Jasper – Natural, Bead, Green
Jade and jasper set. Jewelry and photo by Mauro Cateb. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
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