Birthstones and their vivid colors have long been a way to connect your birth month with rare and unique gemstones. They are a meaningful gift for mom, a friend, spouse, or family member during a special occasion. But they mean much more than that as you’ll find out below. Whether you’re shopping for a birthstone or trying to determine […]
It wasn’t long ago that spinel was thought to be a ruby due to its lustrous orange-red color. Mineralogist Jean Baptiste Louis Rome de Lisle was able to identify differences though between rubies and spinel minerals in 1783. Multiple stones previously assumed to be rubies are now able to be recognized as a spinel. There […]
Discovered 2,000 years ago in India, the bold and beautiful ruby is considered the King of Gems. Signifying wealth, success, romance, health, and devotion, the gorgeous stone was utilized by ancient warriors on the battlefield, as well as royal figures throughout the world’s history. In the first century AD, the Roman scholar Pliny included rubies […]
Colored gemstone engagement rings are unique and, today, very desired engagement rings. It turns out that diamonds are not anymore girl’s best friend when wedding rings are in question. Diamonds may have been a girl’s best friend once upon a time, but it seems they’ve lost their sparkle among millennials. Young couples are increasingly choosing […]
All diamonds symbolize elegant beauty, but some go above and beyond to adorn royalty, inspire conspiracy and make a lasting impression on the world. From the world’s largest diamond to the crowning jewels of royalty, here is the list of the most famous diamonds the world has ever seen: The Hope Diamond […]
The month of March is associated with two beautiful birthstones – one of them is Bloodstone, the other is Aquamarine. We wrote about the second one two times. Bloodstone may not have the overt beauty of aquamarine, but many prize this stone for its symbolism and other properties. But the other birthstone, bloodstone is even […]