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Gemstone Guides - Gem Profiles & Comparisons
Gemstone Profiles
Alexandrite
Amethyst
Ametrine
Aquamarine
Citrine
Clear Quartz
Diopside
Emerald
Garnet
Heliodor
Iolite
Kunzite
Moonstone
Opal
Peridot
Rose Quartz
Ruby
Sapphire
Smoky Quartz
Spinel
Tanzanite
Topaz
Tourmaline
Zircon
Gemstone Comparisons
Amethyst vs Purple Sapphire
Emerald vs. Peridot
Ruby vs Pink Sapphire
Sapphire vs. Spinel
Tanzanite vs Iolite
Topaz vs Aquamarine
Topaz vs Citrine
Topaz vs Clear Quartz
Gemstone Mythology & Legends
Stories involving many different types of gems
Bread of Osiris
Egyptian Book of The Dead
Eye Of Horus
Kalpavriksha The Wishing Tree
Navaratna
Stories involving a single type of gems
Alexandrite
Amethyst
-Amethysts 'Greek' Myth
Ametrine
Aquamarine
Citrine
Clear Quartz
Diopside
Emerald
-The Emerald Tablet
-Emerald Tears of Isis
-Emeralds & the Goddess Bachue
-Lucifer's Emerald & the Holy Grail
Garnet
Heliodor
Iolite
Kunzite
Moonstone
Opal
Peridot
-Pele's Tears
Rose Quartz
Ruby
Sapphire
Smoky Quartz
Spinel
Tanzanite
Topaz
Tourmaline
Zircon
True Life Gemstone Stories
Jewellers Corner - General Interest & Gem Lists
General Interest
Sustainable jewellery making
Using Gemstone Knowledge for Marketing Jewellery
Trend Reports
Pinterest Predicts 2025
Gemstones for seasonal collections
Halloween
Fathers Day
Christmas 2025
Winter 2025
Autumn 2025
Summer 2025
Spring 2025
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Welcome to the All Things Gemstones Blog
Colour Psychology of Yellow Gemstones: Optimism...
Welcome back to the Colour Psychology & Gemstones series! Today, we’re diving into one of the happiest and most uplifting colours in the spectrum. Yellow. Yellow is joyful. Yellow is...
Colour Psychology of Yellow Gemstones: Optimism...
Welcome back to the Colour Psychology & Gemstones series! Today, we’re diving into one of the happiest and most uplifting colours in the spectrum. Yellow. Yellow is joyful. Yellow is...
Opal Myths and Legends: The Stone of Light, Luc...
Shimmering like a drop of magic itself, opal has long captivated the imagination with its kaleidoscopic play of colour. No two opals are alike, and for centuries, this uniqueness has...
Opal Myths and Legends: The Stone of Light, Luc...
Shimmering like a drop of magic itself, opal has long captivated the imagination with its kaleidoscopic play of colour. No two opals are alike, and for centuries, this uniqueness has...
10 Interesting Facts About Opal
Opals are among the most mesmerising gemstones in the world. Known for their rainbow flashes and rich symbolism, they’ve sparked fascination for centuries. But beyond the shimmer lies a world...
10 Interesting Facts About Opal
Opals are among the most mesmerising gemstones in the world. Known for their rainbow flashes and rich symbolism, they’ve sparked fascination for centuries. But beyond the shimmer lies a world...
Opal Crystal Meaning: The Stone of Inspiration ...
Revered as the “Stone of Inspiration,” opal is thought to ignite creativity, awaken emotional depth, and reflect the inner light of the soul. With its iridescent flashes and shifting colours,...
Opal Crystal Meaning: The Stone of Inspiration ...
Revered as the “Stone of Inspiration,” opal is thought to ignite creativity, awaken emotional depth, and reflect the inner light of the soul. With its iridescent flashes and shifting colours,...
A Jeweller’s Guide to Opal: Identification Tips...
Step into the shimmering world of opals! Beloved for their unique play-of-colour and dreamy, iridescent glow, opals are unlike any other gemstone. Whether it’s a pastel-hued cabochon or a fiery...
A Jeweller’s Guide to Opal: Identification Tips...
Step into the shimmering world of opals! Beloved for their unique play-of-colour and dreamy, iridescent glow, opals are unlike any other gemstone. Whether it’s a pastel-hued cabochon or a fiery...
The Star of India Sapphire: Glamour, Geology, a...
The Star of India might sound like a royal title (or a fancy cruise ship), but this gem has a real-life story that’s part geological marvel, part museum drama, and...
The Star of India Sapphire: Glamour, Geology, a...
The Star of India might sound like a royal title (or a fancy cruise ship), but this gem has a real-life story that’s part geological marvel, part museum drama, and...