San Diego Reader: What do you get when you cross Stones, Roses, and Guns?
I caught a Stones N’ Roses set at Soda Bar on November 1. Their Guns N’ Roses costumes would have been more fitting on the previous evening, but their mash-up of GNR, The Stone Roses, and pretty much ...
New to gemstones? Curious about the different kinds of gemstones? Check out our gemstones list and discover a world of precious and semi-precious stones.
The most desired color for the expensive Sapphire engagement ring is the beautiful and rare Padparadscha: a pink-orange corundum with a distinctive salmon color reminiscent of an exotic sunset. These ultra-rare, ultra-expensive stones are among the most sought-after gems worldwide.
List of 24 Gemstones with Names, Colors, & Pictures - Petra Gems
Looking for stones for your magickal toolkit? Here’s a crash course in 40 of the most commonly available crystals and gemstones. Working with crystals can improve your personal energy, amp up your spellwork, and help you create the life you desire. This handy guide will help choose the right crystals for you, whatever your goals might be. After you’ve read these crystal meanings, I ...
Articles about gemstones written by a GIA Graduate Gemologist. Each article includes photos and information about the gem's physical properties and geologic origin.
An alphabetical list of precious and semiprecious gemstones, complete with photographs and a look at their chemical composition.
There are over 300 types of minerals that have been used as gemstones. Such as: