The term grossular garnets cover hessonite, African jade and tsavorite stones. They can range in color from light to dark gold, bright yellow, orange to red and green, the most popular shade. The healing powers of garnets As a popular favorite in handcrafted jewelry...
The carnelian gemstone is a member of the quartz family and can vary in color from pale orange-pink to a deep, blood-red hue. Its name comes from the Latin meaning ‘flesh’ – ‘carne’ translates to meat. The red tones capture the brilliance of the setting sun and the...
The moonstone is everything it promises to be. Its name evokes a special power and magic and when you look closely at the stone itself, you’ll be hypnotised by its luminous and iridescent qualities. As you can guess, the moonstone is associated with the Moon. It will...
Once you’ve stopped and looked at Jasper you may suddenly realize that you’ve been missing out on something. In fact, the more you study its intricate designs, the greater your appreciation for this stunning gemstone will become. It is everything from the warm,...
Beautiful gemstones are created from ancient corals which have been fossilized over millions of years. As the coral decays it is gradually replaced with agate, a type of microcrystalline quartz. Coral are living marine creatures which exist in unique geological...
Larimar is rare blue stone which is only found in the Dominican Republic of the Caribbean. As its color suggests, it is the embodiment of the calm oceans and the gentle skies. It was discovered in 1916 and named after the discoverer’s daughter, Larissa. He combined it...