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Sapphire derived from the Greek word "sappheiros" which means "precious stone". It is a very desirable gemstone due to its excellent color, hardness, durability, and luster. In the gem trade, Sapphire without any color prefix refers to the blue...

Amethyst is the perfect stone for any spiritual seekers. It is thought to be a meditative and calming stone which works in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes to promote calm, balance, and peace. Amethyst is found all over the world with...

As its name describes, Rose Quartz is the pink variety of the quartz family. It takes on a pink hue because of the presence of the pink variety of the mineral Dumortierite. It is commercially mined in Madagascar, South-Africa, Namibia, the U.S.A...

The finest specimens of Pink Opal are found in Peru. Pink Opal is also found in Western Australia. According to the Mindat.org website, opal is “hydrated silicon dioxide - submicroscopic silica spheres bonded together with water and...

Tourmaline derives its name from the Singhalese phrase “tura mali,” meaning, “stone mixed with vibrant colors.” It is a member of the boron silicates family of minerals. The colours found in tourmalines have many different...

Carnelian belongs to the Quartz family of minerals. This stone is formed when quartz crystals have iron impurities. The colour of the crystal depends on the level of iron in the crystal. It is mined in Brazil, India, Siberia and Germany. Ancient...

The name Fluorite comes from the Latin word fluere which means to flow, based on its use as a flux in the manufacture of steel and other metals to eliminate impurities. The term fluorescence is also derived from fluorite, which will often...

Howlite is a basic calcium silico-borate. In its natural state it is white, and commonly marked with black, gray, or brown intersecting veins. It is often dyed to resemble other more expensive stones like turquoise and Lapis Lazuli. The stone is...