Gemology
Kunzite vs Morganite: Two Pink Gems From the Sa...
Here's something that almost nobody knows about two of the most beautiful pink gemstones in the world: kunzite and morganite were both named by the same man. George Frederick Kunz...
Kunzite vs Morganite: Two Pink Gems From the Sa...
Here's something that almost nobody knows about two of the most beautiful pink gemstones in the world: kunzite and morganite were both named by the same man. George Frederick Kunz...
Tourmaline Colors Explained: From Watermelon to...
Here's a fact that stops most people: roughly 95% of all tourmaline found in nature is black. The vivid pinks, electric blues, rich greens, and extraordinary watermelon-zoned crystals that make...
Tourmaline Colors Explained: From Watermelon to...
Here's a fact that stops most people: roughly 95% of all tourmaline found in nature is black. The vivid pinks, electric blues, rich greens, and extraordinary watermelon-zoned crystals that make...
What Is Goshenite? The Colorless Beryl Gemstone...
Walk into any gemstone store and mention beryl, and most people immediately think of aquamarine, emerald, or morganite — the famous, colorful members of this extraordinary mineral family. Goshenite, the...
What Is Goshenite? The Colorless Beryl Gemstone...
Walk into any gemstone store and mention beryl, and most people immediately think of aquamarine, emerald, or morganite — the famous, colorful members of this extraordinary mineral family. Goshenite, the...
Gemstone Investment Guide 2026: Which Stones Ar...
Most gemstone investment guides are written by finance writers who've never held a fine mineral specimen, or by jewelry retailers with an obvious interest in selling you the most expensive...
Gemstone Investment Guide 2026: Which Stones Ar...
Most gemstone investment guides are written by finance writers who've never held a fine mineral specimen, or by jewelry retailers with an obvious interest in selling you the most expensive...
What Does VVS Clarity Mean in Gemstones? A Buye...
You're browsing a gemstone listing. The description says "VVS clarity" and the price reflects it. But what does VVS actually mean and more importantly, does it matter for the specific...
What Does VVS Clarity Mean in Gemstones? A Buye...
You're browsing a gemstone listing. The description says "VVS clarity" and the price reflects it. But what does VVS actually mean and more importantly, does it matter for the specific...
How to Display Mineral Specimens at Home: A Col...
There's a particular kind of frustration that every serious mineral collector eventually encounters. You've spent months — sometimes years — sourcing exceptional pieces. A terminated aquamarine crystal from Shigar Valley....
How to Display Mineral Specimens at Home: A Col...
There's a particular kind of frustration that every serious mineral collector eventually encounters. You've spent months — sometimes years — sourcing exceptional pieces. A terminated aquamarine crystal from Shigar Valley....