Gemstone Guides

Top Red Gemstones
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Top Red Gemstones
Red is the color of the heart. From the glowing crimson of ruby to the wine-deep fire of garnet, the rose blush of rhodolite, and the earthy warmth of carnelian,... Read more
Top Green Gemstones
Top Green Gemstones
Green is the color of renewal. From the velvety depth of emerald to the sunlit lime of peridot, the vivid fire of tsavorite garnet, and the luminous calm of green... Read more
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Top Blue Gemstones
Top Blue Gemstones
Blue is the color the eye trusts. From the regal weight of sapphire to the sea-glass clarity of aquamarine, the deep teal of London blue topaz, and the rare violet-blue... Read more
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What Is the Mohs Scale
What Is the Mohs Scale
The Mohs scale ranks every gemstone from 1 to 10 by scratch resistance. Here is what each level means for your ring, your daily wear, and your buying decisions. Read more
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Emerald: The Gemstone of Growth, Renewal, and Timeless Elegance
Emerald: The Gemstone of Growth, Renewal, and Timeless Elegance
Few gemstones carry the living vitality of an emerald. The May birthstone and stone of renewal has captivated queens, philosophers, and jewelers for five millennia. This complete guide covers emerald's... Read more
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Ruby: The Gemstone of Passion, Power, and Enduring Beauty
Ruby: The Gemstone of Passion, Power, and Enduring Beauty
Ruby is the most fiery of all gemstones — the stone ancient warriors carried into battle and that Sanskrit texts called the king of precious stones. This complete guide covers... Read more
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Sapphire: Meaning, Colors, and the Complete Guide to This Royal Gemstone
Sapphire: Meaning, Colors, and the Complete Guide to This Royal Gemstone
Sapphire: Meaning, Colors, and the Complete Guide to This Royal Gemstone Gemstone Education  ·  8 min read There is a moment, holding a fine sapphire up to the light, when... Read more
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