Folklore and Meanings Behind Gemstones
Since ancient times, certain gemstones and precious metals have been ascribed properties that range from the ability to promote spiritual healing to the ability to open up one’s heart. People...
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10 Colorful Engagement Rings for the Modern Bride
While diamonds still reign supreme in the world of engagement rings, there most certainly has been a shift towards colorful engagement rings to suit nearly-weds’ personalities and individual look—and, lucky...
3 Red Gemstone Alternatives to Rubies for Jewelry
Colored gemstones often switch off with each other as the most popular center stone for jewelry: for years, sapphire was king, then emerald started gaining popularity. Now, red gemstones, especially...
7 Colorful Gemstones to Brighten Up Your Spring Wardrobe
Add a fresh splash of color to your warm weather outfits with a piece of jewelry set with these sprightly precious and semi-precious gemstones. Amethyst Amethyst is the violet variety...
How Fancy and Colored Diamonds Are Made
If you’re familiar with the “Four Cs” when it comes to diamond grading, you know that one of those “Cs” is the category of “color.” It is known throughout the...
The Best Gemstones for Fall
Fall is in full swing and there’s no better accessory than a seasonally shaded gemstone. Inspired by the change of seasons and wardrobes, we made a list of our fall...
How to Spot the Difference: Rubies and Garnets
Though both rubies and garnets are beautiful red stones, you really don’t want to confuse the two. Specifically, you don’t want to pay for a ruby and wear a garnet....