Chakra Stones & Crystals: Types, Meaning and Use
Chakra stones and crystals are simple yet powerful tools that have been used for centuries to balance and heal the body, mind, and spirit. Each chakra stone or crystal is […]
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Crystals for Good Health & Wellness
Crystals tend to be associated with spiritual healing and emotional balance but packed into all of that is physical health too. The holy trinity of body, mind, and spirit all […]
How much do you know about the types of crystals?
For ordinary gemstones, the higher the clarity, the higher the value; in the world of crystal, in addition to clarity, whether the inclusions are beautiful and rare will also have […]
Tanzanite, the Jewel of Kilimanjaro
From the heart of a mystical and remote landscape, in the shadow of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, comes a gemstone some professionals find more intriguing than any other. This precious material, […]
Exploring the Enchanting Quartet of December Birthstones
December, the last month of the year, brings with it a sense of celebration and reflection. Additionally, December’s babies are fortunate to have four exquisite birthstones to choose from, each […]
October’s Mesmerizing Birthstone, Opal
October’s birthstone, the opal, presents like a kaleidoscope of natural art. Renowned for its captivating play of color, opals are as unique as the October babies born in this enchanting […]
4 Fun Facts about Peridot, Birthstone of August
Peridot, with its vibrant green hue, is a gem that has captivated human hearts for centuries. Celebrated in ancient times as the “gem of the sun,” peridot’s color ranges from […]
7 Fun Facts about Sapphire, Birthstone of September
As the leaves begin to change color and summer’s warmth yields to the crispness of autumn, September ushers in a new season of beauty and wonder. It is a month […]
Celebrating ‘Ratnaraj,’ the Birthstone of July
All hail ruby, the birthstone of July, and one of the most widely celebrated colored gemstones. Technically the mineral corundum, all rubies are red. In any other color corundum is not […]
What Causes Diamond Color?
Only about 1 in 10,000 natural gem quality diamonds is fancy colored. Within that small percentage, some colors are more common than others, making certain of the colors extraordinarily rare. So, […]
What a Gem: Chinese Jewelry Artist Dickson Yewn
In 2011, Chinese jewelry artist Dickson Yewn was relatively unknown beyond the confines of the most exclusive collecting circles. Then First Lady Michelle Obama was photographed wearing one of his rings during […]
108 carat Pink Diamond Discovered in Lesotho
A fancy intense pink rough diamond weighing 108.39 carats has been recovered in the Kingdom of Lesotho, at the Kao mine operated by Storm Mountain Diamonds. This rare Type IIa […]