There seems to be an on-going dispute over Red Beryl/Bixbite and it's rarity. Here is a guide to help you understand what you're looking at, and what to look for when buying. In the very early 1900's, a man...
When buying a gemstone, what is considered rare? Diamonds have long been considered rare, and the price reflected that. However, anyone dealing in diamonds can tell you that, in fact, diamonds are plentiful!...
Emeralds are from the mineral family beryl. Other popular beryls include, the blue beryl (aquamarine), the red beryl (bixbite), the pink beryl (morganite), the yellow beryl (heliodor), and the colorless beryl...
Beryl is a gemstone family which includes some of the most coveted gems: Bixbite, Emerald, Aquamarine, Morganite, Heliodor, Maxixe and Goshenite. All crystals in the Beryl family share the same basic chemical...
Aquamarine is one of our most popular and best-known gemstones, and distinguishes itself by many good qualities. It is almost as popular as the classics: ruby, sapphire and emerald. In fact it is related to...
Beryl is a mineral and in certain varieties a valuable gem material. Beryl is often unknown to the general public, even the gemstone-buying public. It is a mineral made up of beryllium aluminum cyclosilicate....
Beryl is a gemstone species that has many subcategories. The most commonly known forms of beryl are emeralds, aquamarine, goshenite, morganite, and green beryl. One form of beryl that is very rare and valuable...