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Found all over the world, the sapphire offers beauty and practicality making it one of the most valuable gems Only the diamond exceeds its hardness.

The element chromium yields ruby's pink-to-red pigmentation. Found in crystal in metamorphic rock., its hardness of 9; only a diamond's 10 rating exceeds it s durability.

Some of the best gem mines in the world can be found in North Carolina. Find the best locations to dig and how to collect these beautiful gemstones

Sapphires are famed the world over for their royal blue color... but purple, yellow, pink, green, white, color-changing and star sapphires set the blue gem in a new light

Minerals are natural crystalline substances with distinct chemical compositions. Knowledge of minerals is the foundation of geology, the study of rocks and of the Earth.

Learn about Alexandrite, the rare, expensive, color-shifting gemstone for those born in the month of June.

Although blue is the colour usually associated with sapphires, this gemstone is available in several different colours and a variety of different styles.

The blue sapphire is one of the most popular gems worldwide, a favorite of kings and rulers. It was featured in Princess Di's engagement ring and pendant.

While many people think diamonds are the most precious gems on Earth, some gemstones have unique characteristics that make them much more valuable overall.

No gemstone is as symbolic of love as the ruby. A ruby is the ideal way to demonstrate love and passion. A perfect ruby is more valuable than any other gemstone.

With the Spring wedding season arriving, the perfect wedding or engagement ring can be both beautiful and inexpensive. Choices abound!

"Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue." What better way for the bride to accomplish this than to wear wedding day blue gemstone jewelry.

With jewellery scams a fact of life in some Asian countries, being fooled by fakes is an everyday hazard. The following tips will help the buyer who may not be an exper

Ruby lore says this gemstone protected wearers against disaster and brought love, courage, and wealth. The fiery ruby is one of the world's rarest gems.

With the large variety of manicure equipment on the market, it is important to use the right tool for every job.