Tag: gemstones
Types of Gemstones By Letter (A-I)
Knowing different types of gemstones is important whether collecting rocks as a hobby or working with rocks as a profession. Eye-catching and colorful gemstones...
Types of Gemstones by Letter (J-R)
Types of gemstones include the commonly known, like quartz and ruby, and others less familiar. Here we cover the facts and history of gemstones...
Best Crystals for Your Zodiac Sign
Choosing the best crystals and stones that align with a zodiac sign is something that many believe can help them achieve goals and assist...
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....
Shakespeare’s Jewelry and Gemstones
Shakespeare's jewelry and gemstones mentioned in his writing serve as metaphors for wealth and beauty and as words that evoke images and emotions. Here's...
The Diamond Fund: Exploring Russia’s Jeweled Past
The Diamond Fund public exhibit is one of Russia’s most popular visitor attractions in Moscow’s Kremlin Armoury. The highlight of this exhibit is the...
Gemstones of the Bible
What are the gemstones of the Bible? The Bible makes many general references to “precious stones” and “jewels,” most often as metaphors for such...
What is a Rockhound?
What is a rockhound? I started thinking about what makes up a “rockhound” when I was leaving an emerald field in North Carolina. The...
What to Cut: Pink Natrolite
Pink natrolite comes from Indonesia, where it’s being mined as seam material. It’s botryoidal on one side, attaching to its basalt host stone, and...
How to Make a Jack-O-Lantern Cabochon
Jack-o-lanterns are fun for Halloween, and really, any time of year. Here's how I turned a special feature within a plume agate slab into...
