Stones

Purple stones and minerals have been used as jewelry since ancient times. This luxurious tone reflects prestige while adding a touch of elegance and sophistication.

Diamonds have been formed over billions of years and are one of nature's most amazing and precious gifts. Precise cutting and polishing highlight their incomparable beauty.

Nature truly creates miracles of beauty. Today I have collected 10 minerals for you in the form of the queen of flowers - the rose. Rose calcite Rosette calcite

There are few words to describe the beauty of this stone. Today you will learn what causes black opal to be so dark, where it is mined, how

Tektite is a glassy, ​​frozen formation after meteorite bodies fall to the ground. Sometimes the stone is called a meteorite, but this is not true, since the mineral

When stichtite is added to serpentine, then magic happens - the appearance of a unique stone according to Atlantisite! And since it's all about

Wollastonite is a natural mineral from the silicate class (calcium silicate). The stone is widely used in jewelry, industry and construction.

Pallasite is a stone of extraterrestrial origin. This is a guest who flew to us from outer space, whose secrets people will not be able to fully understand even after thousands of years of scientific progress.

In the world of gemstones, brown is not the most popular color. However, this earthy shade makes a sophisticated and versatile addition to any jewelry collection.

Aptly named Zawadi Sapphire (Zawadi is Swahili for "gift" of the earth), this gemstone is also known as Gold Sapphire

Determining the rarest gemstone in the world is not so easy because people are more concerned about the most expensive stone in the world than the rarest one.

African violet, crocus and pansy combine these two colors - yellow and purple are a natural combination - the color of the summer sun and velvet

An uninitiated person who catches a glimpse of this stone may mistake the dendritic stone for a fragment of ancient Chinese porcelain. Intricate botanicals

Druze stones resemble small galaxies filled with sparks from luminous star clusters! However, most people see druze as tasty sugar treats.

Fluorite - creates a wonderful mood - colorful and delicate, with incredible color combinations! Fluorite is a favorite of mineral collectors.

An article about unusual nodules with the mystical name “thunder eggs”. As the Indian legend goes, the stones were the eggs of thunderbirds.

This amazing mineral is formed in the depths of Iranian soil, which captivates us with its beauty. Agate from Iran is a true masterpiece of nature, fascinating

The countless riches of the deep sea compete in beauty and rarity with the countless treasures of the underground kingdom! You and I, dear readers, admire

A pearl seed is generally defined as a small natural pearl measuring less than 2mm in diameter. Although their early definition was that they

Inclusions in quartz and phantoms turn crystals into unique creations of nature! If gemstones are valued for their purity and absence of inclusions, then these

Anatase comes in many beautiful colors such as deep indigo and amber yellow. However, these rare gems are rarely transparent

The color green has a magical effect on people! And there are no esoteric meanings or connotations in this - this is simple reality, green -

Let's admire the beauty of the world of minerals together, marvel at the bizarre shapes, color combinations, and amazing textures. Meanwhile, mineralogists are still

The world learned about a new stone, a variety of chalcedony, just 10 years ago. His appearance baffled even the famous gem laboratory for some time.

The white color in the representations of many nations is identified with the sacred flower of antiquity and modernity, the lotus, which symbolizes innocence, peace

Clinochlor, also known as seraphinite, is considered a semi-precious stone that is a magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate with hydroxyl. One of the most

Axinite is a complex aluminoborosilicate mineral from the silicate class. It got its name, translated from Greek as “ax”, due to its shape.

Gemstones are characterized by attractive coloration, high hardness and durability, lively brilliance and play of light. Predominantly minerals separate

Rhodusite - this rare mineral belongs to the silicates of the group of alkaline amphiboles containing magnesium. Despite the fact that not all modern collectors

Benitoite is a very rare mineral, a silicate of barium and titanium, the color of which is similar to sapphire. It was first found in California, San Benito County.

Found only in a few locations in the southwestern United States and Mexico, fire agate is a very thin layer of golden brown.

Mining company Petra Diamonds Limited announced the sale of a 39,34-carat blue diamond from the Cullinan diamond mine in April 2021.

The ideal of beauty and perfection is impeccable purity, inner light, spherical shape… Pearls fascinate people with their beauty!

A shimmering ball of light, ghostly and pearly, full of mystery and romance... These words are suitable to describe both moonstone and celestial

This magnificent pink mineral is a rare prismatic example of Madagascar pezzottaite, most of which occurs in flake form.

What is agate? One could say that it is "striped chalcedony", but there is moss agate or landscape agate - without any stripes.

The little-known peach adularia is not as photogenic as its two "brothers", but it also has a property that unites these stones, called adularescence.

A little-known mineral - cobaltocalcite is simply beautiful - why extra words. This is the most delicate stone on earth, in my opinion!

Jarosite is a mineral, the main sulfate of potassium and iron, often contains sodium impurities. The stone is used instead of paint and natural pigment, it is widely

Pearls - mother-of-pearl, pure and beautiful at all times were highly valued by people. For a mollusk to create a natural pearl, it must collide

Galena is a mineral from the sulfide class, the most important source of lead, more than 80% of the mineral consists of it, so it is quite heavy.

Ophite is a representative of the serpentine (serpentine) group. The name of this jewelry and ornamental stone comes from the Greek word "office", meaning "snake".

Ametrine is a stunning yellow-purple extravaganza of color, brilliance and beauty. This is a stone in which colors (usually yellow and purple) met and in

Maybe you're looking for a unique piece to add to your personal jewelry repertoire, or maybe you're looking for something special to give to a friend—any

Dear readers, we have been looking at opals for a long time, admiring the beauty of these stones, marveling at their diversity and talking mainly about opals, which

As if the dawns and sunsets of summer days gave all their most delicate shades of pink to these pearls! Today's article is contemplative, not educational.

Mexican Cherry Fire Opal is a variety of the large color palette of fire opals found in Mexico. Opal is known as

For many pearl lovers, any pearl decoration may seem like overkill. The pearl is already perfect, so there is no need to add anything to it.

Rainbow agate is a stone, mainly decorative, valued by collectors and lovers of beautiful crystals. In its natural state, iris agate

Rhyolite refers to rocks of volcanic origin, acts as a magmatic analogue of granite, contains many inclusions of various minerals.