Gemstones

This is the first in a series of the "Twelve Hubs of Birthstones" which will cover some of the facts and legends about these fascinating gems. Gemstones have long been... keep reading →

Yellow Sapphire is the gemstone of Sagittarius and Pisces. It is also representation of Planet Jupiter. The substone of Yellow sapphire is golden topaz. This stone can be... keep reading →

Emeralds have been seen throughout history and are considered a symbol of power and wealth and are even found in the crowns of royalty.  The remarkable green color draws the... keep reading →

Ruby is the gemstone of Leo. Ruby is representation of Sun.The substones of ruby are ratva Agate and Garnet. Rubies if worn on left side of the body as rings, bracelets or... keep reading →

How to buy gemstone Emerald? Emerald is a precious and mysterious Gemstone. It is better to know about emerald before buying. It belongs to Navratna family and a remedy for... keep reading →

I have a decided weakness for opals. That mysterious fire, glinting from the heart of the stone is irresistible - flashes of scintillating red, electric blue, emerald green,... keep reading →

Like  ruby sapphire is a variety of corundum. When it is red or pink is called ruby when it is any other colour is called a sapphire. Among the  most famous and valuable... keep reading →

Bloodstone is dickite or kaolinite found in cinnabar bands, it is a type of stone featuring the scarlet color that is redder than vermilion. Because the redness is exactly... keep reading →

How to determine the value of gem material in the rough state. What factors come into play and how to determine what a pricelss piece is worth. keep reading →

Zircon is a zirconium silicate, its hardness is 7 – 7.5 on Mohs scale (when impure can be as low as 6.5), with refractive index range between 1.79 – 1.81 and 1.925 –... keep reading →