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Amblygonite Gemstones Value, Price, & Jewelry

The history of gemstone discovery often reflects the evolution of mineralogy as a scientific discipline. Amblygonite is a relatively common mineral found in pegmatite deposits, yet transparent, facetable specimens are...

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Agate Stone: Meanings, Properties, Uses & History

Agate is a fine stone belonging to the quartz family, composed of several layers of chalcedony. It is a transparent or translucent rock with a hardness between 6.5 and 7...

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Amber Gemstone Value, Price, History & Jewelry

Amber is a gemstone formed by the fossilization of tree resin. Ambers resin is not the same as typical tree sap. It comes specifically from the Pinus succinifera tree. The...

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Abalone Pearls: Rare Iridescent Treasures of the Sea

Abalone pearls are produced by a type of marine gastropod (sea snail) belonging to the genus Haliotis—a name derived from Greek meaning “sea ear,” referring to their distinctive ear-shaped shell. These...

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List of Gemstones with Names, Pictures, and Colors

The list of gemstones below will discuss the difference between a precious stone and a semi precious stone as well as guide you to where the gemstone treatments are discussed....

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