Pearls form inside a mollusk, a combination of the mineral Aragonite and a protein called conchiolin. This protein is the organic building block of the
How rare is Alexandrite? It’s very rare to find a stone five carats or more with strong color change. Optimum color ranges from a rich
It’s April, and I simply must write about diamonds — particularly these famous diamonds. I learned about them from Stanley Zale, our amazing Vice President
Historic Emeralds Let’s jump right in with the story of a 400-year old emerald that has a fascinating modern twist. Travel back in time to
Smack dab in the middle of February, Valentine’s Day arrives complete with red hearts, red roses, and gifts galore. And red makes us think of
It’s a warm afternoon in a field outside Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. Looking around, you notice unusual plants — Sri Lanka’s famous tea — and, something
This year, we’ll take a look at historic jewels and their owners. Together they have created many fascinating stories. Great gemstones have been gifts of
Mysterious and beautiful, this violet-blue stone has inspired people as far back as ancient India long before it was named iolite. This gorgeous, dark blue
Is it any surprise that smoky quartz is most popular in November? Its rich brown and gray hues lend themselves to this time of year.
Garnet comes in many colors — beautiful, richly hued, readily available, and, for the most part, reasonably priced. But we have a couple of exceptions,