Until recently, only emerald, ruby and sapphire were officially called precious gems. Everything else was called semi-precious. The precious categorization is a reference to value: a really fine ruby, ...

Nobility, truth, sincerity, faithfulness and wisdomBirthstone month: September Legend: Ancient Greeks and Romans believed ...

A recent report published by Africa-focused Gemfields (LON: GEM) (JSE: GML) rings the alarm bell on the lack of reliability of data related to the international supply and trade of emeralds and rubies ...

Pakistan’s decision to host its first International Gemstone Expo is a timely and promising initiative. Despite possessing vast reserves of precious stones, such as emerald, ruby and topaz, the sector ...

Fashion trends with gemstones: They are incredibly versatile and can be styled to complement skin tones, chosen to match different occasions, and set in jewellery that suits one’s personality and ...

Gemstone Effects: When Do They Start Working? Many individuals choose to wear gemstones in hopes of improving their fortunes, ...

Western North Carolina offers several locations for gem mining and exploration. Emerald Village, near Spruce Pine, allows visitors to dig for gems and go underground. Other popular spots in and around ...

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