Tag: sapphire
Types of Gemstones By Letter (S-Z)
Types of gemstones like sapphires and tiger's eye are well-known and zircon has been around for two millennia, however, it’s more difficult to find...
What are the Birthstones by Month?
What are the birthstones by month? What is your birthstone? For as long as humans have been fascinated with precious gems, they have assigned...
Exploring Taj Mahal Gemstones
Taj Mahal gems, such as carnelian, jade and lapis, are inlaid in white marble and make an in-person visit a dream destination for rockhounds....
What’s the Best Diamond Alternative?
What's the best diamond alternative? Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend — and the number one choice for engagement rings — but there...
Sapphire Discovery
Sapphire discovery in Canada equals hard work and reward in 100-pound boulders containing sapphire crystals. In April of this year, the discovery of a...
Lava Plains
Story & Photos by Jenni Clark and Leigh Twine
My first experience of Lava Plains (North Queensland, Australia) was around 1985, when a local farmer...
Saturday Fun Facts: Lapidary
By Antoinette Rahn
"Necessity is the mother of invention."
This ancient proverb may be, in my opinion, one of the most 'spot-on' observations in history. It...
Issue Highlights: February 2019
Below is a snapshot of some of the topics and interests you can expect to see in the pages of the February 2019 issue...
