Four Gemstones Rarer Than Diamond
What is the rarest birthstone? Diamonds are well known for their rarity, but did you know there are other rare gemstones? Get ready to learn some interesting facts on four gemstones rarer than diamonds. Tanzanite Tanzanite is a stunning blue and purple variety of the mineral zoisite that is only found in one area of the […]
Pearls of Wisdom for June 2015
By Amanda L Colborn Happy birthday to all the June babies out there! You’re all very lucky in that you have three very unique birthstones commemorating this special month! Unfortunately, I am not creative enough to also be able to work “Alexandrite” and “Moonstone” into this blog’s title. But, let’s jump right into pearls! PEARLS Historically, […]
Color-Changing Gemstones are Phenomenal!
By Kevin P. McVay Have you ever thought about adding color-changing gemstones to your jewelry collection? We’re not talking about well-known colored gemstones like rubies, sapphires or emeralds, but gems—such as opal gemstones—that actually change color depending on the lighting. From rings to pendants and everything in-between, color-changing gemstones, known as phenomenal gems, are unique […]