There are gemstones that have been popular for a century, and then there are gemstones that have quietly been building

If you’ve spent any time shopping for colored stones, you’ve probably run into this distinction: “precious” gemstones — diamond, ruby,

Gemstones have fascinated people for thousands of years. Their beauty, rarity, and symbolism make them some of the most sought-after

Spend five minutes browsing gemstone listings online and you will see the phrase everywhere. “Gem quality tourmaline.” “Gem quality peridot.”

There are expensive gemstones, and then there is Paraiba tourmaline. A stone that routinely sells for tens of thousands of

Walk into any gemstone conversation and mention unheated sapphires, and you will immediately split the room. On one side, serious

If you’ve spent any time in the world of loose gemstones, you’ve probably heard someone say it: Afghan tourmaline is

The colored gemstone market is thriving — and so is the market for imitations. From dyed glass and plastic to

Whether you’re purchasing a loose gemstone for a custom jewelry piece, adding to your collection, or searching for a meaningful