Citrine History & Meaning: The Art Deco Gemstone
Citrine is a member of the quartz family of gemstones, very often confused with yellow topaz. Named after the Latin Citrina (yellow), it shares a common root with the word...
Citrine History & Meaning: The Art Deco Gemstone
Citrine is a member of the quartz family of gemstones, very often confused with yellow topaz. Named after the Latin Citrina (yellow),...
Iolite History & Mythology: The Viking Compass
Iolite is a gemstone used throughout the ages by shamans and seafarers alike for visions and voyages. Iolite’s properties, both physical and metaphysical have made it a sought-after piece to...
Iolite History & Mythology: The Viking Compass
Iolite is a gemstone used throughout the ages by shamans and seafarers alike for visions and voyages. Iolite’s properties, both physical and...
Ruby History & Mythology: Lord of the Stones
Ruby derives its name from the Latin “ruber” meaning 'red', and all through the ages, this red gemstone has been as highly sought after as diamond, emerald and sapphire! All...
Ruby History & Mythology: Lord of the Stones
Ruby derives its name from the Latin “ruber” meaning 'red', and all through the ages, this red gemstone has been as highly...
History of Diamonds: From Cartels to Ethically ...
Everyone loves a tale of a daring diamond heist, such as the 2005 Schipol Airport incident where thieves, disguised as airline workers, made off with millions worth of uncut diamonds...
History of Diamonds: From Cartels to Ethically Source...
Everyone loves a tale of a daring diamond heist, such as the 2005 Schipol Airport incident where thieves, disguised as airline workers,...
Tourmaline Mythology: The Electromagnetically C...
Tourmaline’s name is derived from the Sinhalese word ‘tōramalli’, a reference to the multi-colored gemstones found around Sri Lanka.It is found in a variety of colors, from black to blue...
Tourmaline Mythology: The Electromagnetically Charged...
Tourmaline’s name is derived from the Sinhalese word ‘tōramalli’, a reference to the multi-colored gemstones found around Sri Lanka.It is found in...
Garnet History & Mythology: Protection And Good...
The name ‘garnet’ is believed to have come from the Latin Granatus, which itself is derived from Granum meaning ‘grain or seed’. Most likely due to the Pomegranate-like appearance of...
Garnet History & Mythology: Protection And Good Fortune
The name ‘garnet’ is believed to have come from the Latin Granatus, which itself is derived from Granum meaning ‘grain or seed’....
The History of Emerald: From Cleopatra to El Do...
Emeralds are without a doubt, the most famous of all the gemstones. Blood has been spilled, ladies have been wooed and status has been elevated by these gorgeous green gemstones...
The History of Emerald: From Cleopatra to El Dorado
Emeralds are without a doubt, the most famous of all the gemstones. Blood has been spilled, ladies have been wooed and status...
Moldavite Mythology: The Gemstone That Fell Fro...
Moldavite came crashing down to earth about 15 million years ago when a meteorite struck an area north of the River Danube, in western Bavaria. Since humankind first discovered this...
Moldavite Mythology: The Gemstone That Fell From The Sky
Moldavite came crashing down to earth about 15 million years ago when a meteorite struck an area north of the River Danube,...
Opal Mythology: Greek Origin Story and Meaning
The story of the battle between Zeus and his father Cronos, and how it is believed to have led to the creation of opals!
Opal Mythology: Greek Origin Story and Meaning
The story of the battle between Zeus and his father Cronos, and how it is believed to have led to the creation...
The History & Mythology Of Amethyst - From Anci...
Deriving its name from the ancient Hellenistic Greek: Amethystos meaning “a-“ not & “-methysko” meaning ‘intoxicate’, both the ancient Greek and Roman societies believed that Amethyst had the ability to protect...
The History & Mythology Of Amethyst - From Ancient Gr...
Deriving its name from the ancient Hellenistic Greek: Amethystos meaning “a-“ not & “-methysko” meaning ‘intoxicate’, both the ancient Greek and Roman societies...