Category: Gems and Minerals

As with any technology, the ability to make watches that keep accurate time has changed over the years. With new innovations, watches have become extremely reliable in their ability to maintain time. It is interesting to learn how watches have changed and how the creation of quartz watches came about.
The History Of Quartz [...]

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The garnet is most widely known as the red gemstone that is popular in jewelry. This gemstone, while abundant in the color red, is also available in many different colors such as green, shades of yellow, fiery orange and earth tones. The only color it is not available in is the popular blue [...]

Popularity: 15% [?]

Of all the stones in the world, emeralds are considered as being perhaps the most precious and valuable of all. This is not only due to their relative rarity, but as well simply to their extraordinary presence and beauty. The aesthetic appeal of emeralds is unlike that of any other stone, and they are really [...]

Popularity: 22% [?]

Out of all the stones in the world, one of the most classic and elegant is the quartz crystal. Quartz is actually known for being the second most common mineral in the Earth’s continental crust, and so although the quartz stones are quite common, the quartz crystal in particular is not.
About the Quartz Crystal
The [...]

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There are certainly many different places that you can go when you want to find jewelry these days, but if you are looking for something as special as emerald rings, then there are a few places in particular that you are going to want to check out.
What is an Emerald?
An emerald is a variety of [...]

Popularity: 20% [?]

Sure, it is easy enough to find emerald jewelry here and there, but when it comes to finding actual superior grade emerald jewelry, the top of the line, this process tends to be a bit more difficult. You really have to be careful when you are looking for emerald or any other type of jewelry, [...]

Popularity: 21% [?]

Quartz is a mineral that has many different names based upon the color of the gemstone. For the spiritualist, the color of the gemstone is indicative of the specialized power of the crystal quartz.
For individuals that follow the spiritual belief that crystals have a direct affect on the emotional well-being of a [...]

Popularity: 18% [?]

Considered one of the rarest of all gemstones, the emerald is a gemstone that ranges in color from light to a deep green, named “emerald” green. The emerald gemstone is often viewed as a symbol of prosperity; it was once considered a sign of the reproductive forces of nature or a sign of spring.
The [...]

Popularity: 16% [?]

Garnet, which is the birthstone of the month of January, is one of the rarest and most valuable gemstones in the world. It is a gem which is considered to represent faith and truth, and originally garnet stones were used medicinally as a remedy for hemorrhage and inflammatory diseases.
In Medieval Times, garnets were worn [...]

Popularity: 16% [?]

When searching for jewelry that isn’t run of the mill, many consumers begin to look at different stones in order to make their jewelry one of a kind. The topaz gem is an interesting choice to make your jewelry stand out from the crowd. Topaz comes in different colors and a blue topaz [...]

Popularity: 24% [?]

Those in search of a wonderful gift that will last a lifetime should consider a blue topaz. A blue topaz is made up of special crystals that shine for many years. A blue topaz might come from several different places around the world. Utah is the source of many splendid blue topaz [...]

Popularity: 32% [?]

Opals are perfect gifts for someone born in October because these are the official gemstones for this month. Anyone born in October will be happy to have an opal ring, bracelet or necklace, but other people born in all of the other months would also be happy with a gift containing these wonderful gems. [...]

Popularity: 21% [?]

Blue sapphires are brilliant gemstones that make wonderful jewelry. People in the market for a spectacular gemstone should consider a blue sapphire. Diamonds will probably cost more than a blue sapphire, but they probably will not be as beautiful as a blue sapphire. These gemstones come in a variety of the color [...]

Popularity: 25% [?]

Opals are one of the most beautiful gems that can be found. These stones come in a remarkable selection of color and design, making them an extraordinary choice for jewelry. Opals have an interesting history and are fascinating to learn about.
What Does A Black Opal Look Like?
Opals are found mainly in Australia, although [...]

Popularity: 16% [?]

Opal is a stone that is quite fragile and which tends to chip and scratch rather easily, and as well because it contains a very high percentage of water, it tends to deteriorate in the heat and cold at a relatively quick rate. However it is still one of the most beautiful stones in the [...]

Popularity: 19% [?]