The State of the Colored Stone Market Circa 2020
Few people have a better perspective on the colored stone market than Stuart Robertson, vice president of Gemworld International in Glenview, Ill., publisher of The...
How did the “Geyser Opal” form? What is “Spencer Opal”?
January 13th, 2020 -
Geyserite is a type of opal silica that is often found around hot...
A Guide to Buying Gemstones in India
December 31st, 2019 - By Sharell Cook
Buying Gemstones in India
The oldest material on earth is 7 billion years old stardust
January 15th, 2020
Scientists recently identified the oldest material on Earth: stardust that's 7 billion years...
How to Polish Rocks to Gemstones?
Whenever I used to pick up and collect stones, I would keep them in the water because they look better when they...
Also known as a TV Rock!
Ulexite is a naturally occurring fiber optic material. When placed on any printed surface, the rock's unusual optic...
Collectors guide to emeralds
Renowned for their striking colour, emeralds have been a subject of fascination since antiquity — with Ancient Roman nobleman Pliny the Elder...
Tucson Gem Showcase, know what you’re getting
February 1st, 2020 - By Lupita Murillo
The 66th Annual Gem and Mineral Showcase is in...
Natural Ametrine
Ametrine, also known as trystine or by its trade name as bolivianite, is a naturally occurring variety of quartz. It is a mixture of amethyst and citrine with zones of...
Fura consolidates Ruby mining claims in Mozambique
February 11th, 2020
Canadian-listed precious gem miner and marketer Fura Gems has signed a share purchase...
