precious and semi-precious stones

Fireworks of colors in which various minerals are painted always cause delight! Various physical and chemical processes can be the cause of multicolor

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

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.

The artist is clearly not indifferent to bears; this animal is the most numerous in the precious Zimmerman Zoo. One of the most famous stone carving artists

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.

London-based Graff Diamonds showcased the Maison's heritage and carefully maintained reputation as part of its Fashion Week celebrations.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

Opals are a fascinating and varied world of gemstones, with a famous history full of legends and superstitions that match their stunning beauty.

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

Yellow sapphires, although not champions in popularity, are no less loved by jewelers. First of all, it attracts in them a color reminiscent of a tropical

The most interesting gemstone discovered in recent years (presumably in 2016) was a rare purple garnet with a color change from

The color of the azure sea or the bottomless sky always attracts with its beauty and immensity. This time we have brought together the most beautiful precious and ornamental

Together we continue to explore the bins of the American Smithsonian Institution. In our first article on the most valuable jewelry from the Smithsonian

Rubies of Kashmir, opals of Ethiopia, emeralds of the great Mughals, the rarest diamonds - all this was carefully put into their bins by American leaders.

True connoisseurs of gems are not “chasing” for diamonds and rubies. An ordinary person does not even suspect the existence of such outlandish stones.

So, in the last article, we settled on the fact that you can order jewelry with your own stones. And it often happens that to order an individual decoration

Success in business requires money, self-confidence, reliable partners. It's hard for one person to handle everything. Why not turn to the energy of precious stones?

Red is the color of love and passion, the strongest human feelings and emotions. So what kind of stones have this incredible fiery color?

Jewelry stones are not only a beautiful jewel, but incredibly powerful amulets that can bring true love and loyalty to the life of their owner.

Precious and semi-precious green stones are associated with the awakening of nature and peace. And from year to year they continue to be in constant demand.

Yellow precious, semi-precious and ornamental stones symbolize light, warmth and wealth. Such minerals are recommended for people to calm down, get

Although it is more common to see jewelry with stones on women, precious minerals can also be of great benefit to men. For a long time jewelry

This mineral is valued as a variety of garnet. Andradite stone is considered as an ally by careerists, financial tycoons and shy girls.

Emeralds, beautiful and expensive stones, they fascinate everyone with their deep color of life and harmony. They were worshiped by Egyptian pharaohs, Indian maharajas

Outwardly, this gem resembles a top-tier sapphire. However, hauin stone is an independent mineralogical unit. Due to its rarity, it is more expensive than blue corundum.