Here is the big one, Diamond. Uncut and in the rough but as you can see still beautiful. Most natural diamonds have ages between 1 billion and 3.5 billion years. Most were formed at depths between 150...

Emeralds rank among the traditional "big four" gems along with diamonds, rubies and sapphires These beautiful stack earrings are hung on 925 stamped hooks and have a gem drop of just over an inch each....

For thousands of years, seawater pearls were retrieved by divers in the Indian Ocean in areas such as the Persian Gulf the Red Sea and the Guf of Mannar. Evidence also suggest a prehistoric origin to pearl...

One of the 'big 4' Ruby steps in and shows off a deep red finish. The Sunrise Ruby is the world's most expensive ruby, most expensive colored gemstone, and most expensive gemstone other than a diamond....

Another gem from the 'Big 4' Although blue is the best-known sapphire color, they occur in other colors, including gray and black, and also can be colorless. A pinkish orange variety of sapphire is called...

For thousands of years, seawater pearls were retrieved by divers in the Indian Ocean in areas such as the Persian Gulf the Red Sea and the Guf of Mannar. Evidence also suggest a prehistoric origin to pearl...

For thousands of years, seawater pearls were retrieved by divers in the Indian Ocean in areas such as the Persian Gulf the Red Sea and the Guf of Mannar. Evidence also suggest a prehistoric origin to pearl...

The Baltic Region is home to the largest known deposit of amber called Baltic amber or succinite . It was produced sometime during the eocene epoch, but exactly when is controversial. It has been estimated...

The name derives from the Persian zargun, meaning "gold-hued". The English word "zircon" is derived from Zirkon, which is the German adaptation of this word. Yellow, orange, and red zircon is also known...

Tanzanite is only found in Tanzania, in a very small mining area (approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) long and 2 km (1.2 mi) wide) near the Mererani Hills. The gemstone was given the name 'tanzanite' by Tiffany...

Its name is taken from that of the Amazon river from which green stones were obtained. Although it has been used for over two thousand years, as attested by archaeological finds in Egypt and Mesopotamia,...

Aquamarine is referred to as the birth stone for the month of March. Aquamarine has historically been used a symbol for youth and happiness due to its color. Its color has also along with its name made...

Opal is the birthstone of October, and the stone that celebrates the 14th anniversary of marriage. The name opal is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word upala (उपल), which means 'jewel', and later...

Carnelian was recovered from Bronze Age Minoan layers at Knossos on Crete in a form that demonstrated its use in decorative arts, this use dates to approximately 1800 BC. Carnelian was used widely during...

The original reference point for the citrine colour was the citron fruit. The first recorded use of citrine as a colour in English was in 1386. It was borrowed from a medieval Latin and classical Latin...

There are many different varieties of quartz, several of which are classified gemstones. Since antiquity, varieties of quartz have been the most commonly used minerals in the making of jewelry and hardstone...

In 1852, fluorite gave its name to the phenomenon of fluorescence, which is prominent in fluorites from certain locations, due to certain impurities in the crystal. Fluorite also gave the name to its constitutive...

Kyanite's name comes from the same origin as that of the color cyan , being derived from the Ancient Greek word κύανος. This is generally rendered into English as kyanos or kuanos and means "dark blue"....

The geological type area for labradorite is Paul's Island near the town of Nain in Labrador, Canada. It has also been reported in Poland, Norway, Finland and various other locations worldwide, with notable...

A 17th-century Spanish superstition held that having a child wear a lozenge of malachite would help them sleep, and keep evil spirits at bay. Marbodus recommended malachite as a talisman for young people...

Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millennia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was derived from solidified rays of the Moon. Both the Romans and Greeks...

Moon rocks collected by astronauts during the Apollo missions contained traces of apatite. These beautiful stack earrings are hung on 925 stamped hooks and have a gem drop of just over an inch each. Please...

Peridot is one of only two gems observed to be formed not in the Earth s crust, but in molten rock of the upper mantle. Gem-quality peridot is rare to find on Earth's surface due to its susceptibility...

Did you know that the world s oldest pearl necklace belonged to a Persian princess ? This antique piece of jewelry is now to be found in the Louvre Museums. This necklace and similar charms point to the...

Did you know that the world s oldest pearl necklace belonged to a Persian princess? This antique piece of jewelry is now to be found in the Louvre Museums. This necklace and similar charms point to the...

Peruvian opal (also called blue opal) is a semi-opaque to opaque blue-green stone found in Peru, which is often cut to include the matrix in the more opaque stones. Peruvian Opal shows a more earthy tone...

Brightly colored Ceylonese gem tourmalines were brought to Europe in great quantities by the Dutch East India Company to satisfy a demand for curiosities and gems. Tourmaline was sometimes called the "Ceylonese...

The gem's purple colors represented purity of spirit . Its purplish and reddish hues represented the chastening and purifying effects of suffering. Some believed the colors alluded to the wounds and suffering...

The beautifully diverse garnet stone is both the traditional and modern January birthstone. It s seen as a symbol of trust, friendship and love. Garnet stone makes it a great choice for jewellery as there...

Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians and was largely employed in antiquity for intaglio engraved gems. The Greeks believed amethyst gems could prevent intoxication, while medieval European...

These beautiful earrings are hung on 925 stamped hooks and have a gem placed in its heart. Please remember that the picture is for reference only, since all gemstones are natural they will differ in colour,...

These beautiful earrings are hung on 925 stamped hooks and have a gem placed in its heart. Please remember that the picture is for reference only, since all gemstones are natural they will differ in colour,...

These beautiful earrings are hung on 925 stamped hooks and have a gem placed in its heart. Please remember that the picture is for reference only, since all gemstones are natural they will differ in colour,...

These beautiful earrings are hung on 925 stamped hooks and have a gem placed in its heart. Please remember that the picture is for reference only, since all gemstones are natural they will differ in colour,...

These beautiful earrings are hung on 925 stamped hooks and have a gem placed in its heart. Please remember that the picture is for reference only, since all gemstones are natural they will differ in colour,...