Real Amber is Millions++++++++ of years old. There are alot of Amber 'wanabees' out there,make sure you know what you are getting. I have been a collector of amber my entire life, having inherited several...
Amazonite, Andesine, Moonstone, Oregon Sunstone, Labradorite, Oligoclase, Orthoclase and Sanidine are rare, and often quite valuable, gems from the Feldspar family of minerals. Feldspar itself is extremely...
Obsidian is a glass-like mineral produced by volcanic flows. Many types of Obsidian are used as gemstones in jewelry, and some are quite rare and valuable.A fantastic variety of colors and patterns are...
Oregon Sunstone is the name given to facetable, gem-quality Labradorite which is colored primarily by Copper. These untreated gemstones include rare jewels which come in a fantastic variety of natural colors,...
Turquoise gemstones are very often enhanced, and good quality natural, untreated stones are no longer the norm. Other types of stone which have been dyed are also frequently seen. The best quality Turquoise...
Welcome rock hounds! Turritella agate is no longer placed in the Fresh Water Genus Goniobasis, but is now the fresh water species Elimia tenera (Hall, 1845) from the Family Pleurocerida. Dr. Warren Allmon,...
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...
6 Rules for Avoiding Ripoffs and Finding a Great Stone at a Good Price Are there great bargains in gemstones on the internet, as many people claim? Or it as risky as the tourist who buys gems on the street in...
Every thing you should know about Turquoise 1,Introduce Turquoise Ancient and yet always at the height of current fashion: that is Turquoise for you. Its brilliant sky-blue belongs to the all-time favourite...
Chalcedony is a catch all term that includes many well known varieties of cryptocrystalline quartz gemstones. They are found in all 50 States, in many colors and color combinations, and in sedimentary,...