Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...

This story was produced by Billie Pollisotto and distributed by Next Net. The moment you step into the jewelry store, your eyes are pulled toward a striking green stone radiating an almost luminous ...

Jewelers say the stone’s translucent glow, especially after polishing, has helped generate a new demand. By Ming Liu Green certainly has been the color of summer 2024, propelled by the digital green ...

Across the hills of Kenya and Tanzania, two gemstones capture the continent’s natural brilliance and enduring mystique: Tanzanite and Tsavorite. Both discovered within a few years of each other in the ...

In astrology, gemstones are more than just accessoriesâ they are considered powerful tools to harness planetary energies. One such rare and intriguing gemstone is the green ruby (often confused with ...

Jade has been a symbol of status in China since ancient times. Jade is an important material, and is often used in carvings, jewelry, screens, decorations, etc. Jade is held in high regard as valuable ...

The scene around Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano, now in its fifth week of intense eruption, has taken a turn for the surreal. Amid the ash-gray skies and flame-streaked lava spilling from the volcano’s ...