Gallery Gems Gemstone Guide

Introduction December has multiple birthstones—but only one delivers exceptional brilliance with unmistakable intensity. Blue zircon is one of the most misunderstood gemstones in the jewelry wor … read more

Introduction Turquoise is one of the oldest known gemstones in human history—and one of the most misunderstood. From ancient civilizations to modern jewelry markets, it has carried cultural sign … read more

Introduction Some gemstones sparkle. Spessartine glows. With its unmistakable orange-to-reddish fire and exceptional brilliance, spessartine garnet stands apart from more familiar gemstones. It doesn& … read more

Andalusite: The Tricolor Underdog of Gemology Some gemstones demand attention. Andalusite doesn’t need to — it simply changes color and lets the light do the talking. Often overlooked outs … read more

Fire Opal: The Volcanic Flame of the Opal World When most people think of opal, they imagine stones filled with shifting rainbow flashes. Fire opal is different. Instead of relying on play-of-color, f … read more