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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
Common Gemstone Treatments: What They Are and W...
Gemstone treatments are everywhere in the gem trade. Some are widely accepted and even expected, like heat treating sapphires, while others are more controversial, especially if they're not properly disclosed....
Common Gemstone Treatments: What They Are and W...
Gemstone treatments are everywhere in the gem trade. Some are widely accepted and even expected, like heat treating sapphires, while others are more controversial, especially if they're not properly disclosed....
Colour Psychology of Brown Gemstones: Earthines...
Welcome to another installment in my Colour Psychology & Gemstones series! Today we’re turning our focus to one of the most grounded and underrated hues in the gemstone palette. Brown....
Colour Psychology of Brown Gemstones: Earthines...
Welcome to another installment in my Colour Psychology & Gemstones series! Today we’re turning our focus to one of the most grounded and underrated hues in the gemstone palette. Brown....
Zircon Myths and Legends: Starlight, Sorcery, a...
Zircon may be one of the oldest minerals on Earth, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood, often mistaken for diamond, yet rich with its own stories across centuries...
Zircon Myths and Legends: Starlight, Sorcery, a...
Zircon may be one of the oldest minerals on Earth, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood, often mistaken for diamond, yet rich with its own stories across centuries...
10 Interesting Facts About Zircon
Zircon is a gemstone that carries a remarkable story stretching back billions of years. While it may not have the same fame as diamonds or sapphires, zircon holds a unique...
10 Interesting Facts About Zircon
Zircon is a gemstone that carries a remarkable story stretching back billions of years. While it may not have the same fame as diamonds or sapphires, zircon holds a unique...
Zircon Crystal Meaning: Grounding, Clarity, and...
Zircon, often mistaken for diamond due to its brilliant sparkle, carries an energy all its own. Revered since ancient times, zircon is a stone of grounding, clear thinking, and revitalisation....
Zircon Crystal Meaning: Grounding, Clarity, and...
Zircon, often mistaken for diamond due to its brilliant sparkle, carries an energy all its own. Revered since ancient times, zircon is a stone of grounding, clear thinking, and revitalisation....
Jeweller’s Guide to Zircon: Identification Tips...
Zircon is one of my favourite gemstones, and not just for its radiant brilliance, but because of its extraordinary history. Some zircon crystals are among the oldest materials ever found...
Jeweller’s Guide to Zircon: Identification Tips...
Zircon is one of my favourite gemstones, and not just for its radiant brilliance, but because of its extraordinary history. Some zircon crystals are among the oldest materials ever found...