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Gemstone heat treatments can turn mediocre pieces into items of great beauty. Heating a gem to a specific temperature and then cooling it is a common…

Distinguishing natural from synthetic gems is a critical skill for gemologists. It could mean the difference between valuing a gemstone at thousands…

The deep purple hue of amethyst has captivated humanity for centuries. Whether adorning royal crowns or modern jewelry, this gemstone has maintained…

The captivating purple amethyst has enchanted humanity for millennia with its mystical properties and rich symbolism. This comprehensive guide…

Imagine holding a piece of Earth’s history in your hand — a sparkling amethyst geode with deep purple crystals formed over millions of…

Some well-known jewelry stones owe their colors to the effects of radiation. Occasionally, gemstones receive radiation treatment in laboratory…

Many factors can contribute to a gemstone’s color. However, some gemstones can have many different colored varieties, while others only occur…

For this lesson, please read our gemstone encyclopedia listing Amethyst Gem, Price, and Jewelry Information and then you can come…

Our Story: Where Nature Meets Beauty At Lumina Earthworks, we believe that the most breathtaking beauty lies in nature and in what the Earth creates…