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Gemstone Profiles
Alexandrite
Amethyst
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Diopside
Emerald
Garnet
Heliodor
Iolite
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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
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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
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General Interest
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Using Gemstone Knowledge for Marketing Jewellery
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Navaratna: The Nine Celestial Gemstones
Gemstones have intrigued humans for centuries, not only for their natural beauty, but also for their spiritual and healing powers. Among the most revered in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions...
Navaratna: The Nine Celestial Gemstones
Gemstones have intrigued humans for centuries, not only for their natural beauty, but also for their spiritual and healing powers. Among the most revered in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions...
December Birthstones: The Cool Brilliance of Tu...
December is a month of icy blues and winter wonder, and its birthstones, turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon, capture this seasonal beauty perfectly. These gems, each unique in colour and history,...
December Birthstones: The Cool Brilliance of Tu...
December is a month of icy blues and winter wonder, and its birthstones, turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon, capture this seasonal beauty perfectly. These gems, each unique in colour and history,...
Green Sapphire Crystal Meanings: The Stone of W...
Green Sapphire, with its serene and earthy hues, is a gemstone of wisdom, prosperity, and emotional balance. Often associated with growth, renewal, and intuition, this calming stone has been revered...
Green Sapphire Crystal Meanings: The Stone of W...
Green Sapphire, with its serene and earthy hues, is a gemstone of wisdom, prosperity, and emotional balance. Often associated with growth, renewal, and intuition, this calming stone has been revered...
Ruby vs Pink Sapphire: What’s the Difference (a...
If you’ve ever found yourself puzzling over whether a gemstone is a ruby or a pink sapphire, you’re not alone. Even professional gemologists occasionally scratch their heads over this one!...
Ruby vs Pink Sapphire: What’s the Difference (a...
If you’ve ever found yourself puzzling over whether a gemstone is a ruby or a pink sapphire, you’re not alone. Even professional gemologists occasionally scratch their heads over this one!...
Ruby Myths and Legends: The Fiery Stone of Pass...
Ruby, with its mesmerizing deep red glow and captivating allure, has fascinated civilizations for millennia. This gem, often described as the stone of kings and warriors, has woven itself into...
Ruby Myths and Legends: The Fiery Stone of Pass...
Ruby, with its mesmerizing deep red glow and captivating allure, has fascinated civilizations for millennia. This gem, often described as the stone of kings and warriors, has woven itself into...
10 Interesting Facts About Ruby
Ruby is one of the most treasured gemstones in history, renowned for its fiery red colour and association with passion, power, and protection. While many people know that rubies are...
10 Interesting Facts About Ruby
Ruby is one of the most treasured gemstones in history, renowned for its fiery red colour and association with passion, power, and protection. While many people know that rubies are...