This multicolored lily pad is actually a bloom of the iron-based mineral hematite in Brazilian quartz. Danny Sanchez Opal seems to create a burst of blue flame in this Mexican rhyolite. Danny Sanchez ...

Do inclusions and flaws in natural gemstones add value to a stone, even as flawless lab-grown gems hit the market? Rare and remarkable gemstones celebrate the enduring symbolism and eternal beauty of ...

Gemstones are valued based on the Four Cs - color, clarity, cut, and carat. Precious stones include diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. Semi-precious stones are evaluated on their rarity and ...

All that glitters is not gold! Well, this could also be true for that gemstone you have been yearning to adorn for long. The shine, lustre, colour quality, and durability may lure you into buying that ...