Where would you guess brazilianite to originate from? You got it. Brazil! Bravo!
This mineral can typically be found in yellow-green varieties, but can also be found in colorless varieties. It is considered a precious stone and is very popular among collectors.
Brazilianite is one of those stones which develops in the common crystal shape: prismatic and […]
Truth be told, my favorite stone growing up was tiger’s eye. My dad had this great little polished tiger’s eye stone in a box I came across when I was in kindergarten and I was immediately entranced.
This unique stone is a member of the quartz family and generally found in yellow to red-brown varieties. It […]
Agate is a variety of quartz and is considered a semi-precious stone. It is characterized by fine grains and bright coloring.
Varieties of agate have been popular for thousands of years. The stones have been obtained from Sicily for over 3,000 years! If there is one thing that does not change over time it is the […]
One of the most prominent gems this time of year is garnet. This pretty little stone makes quite the appearance this time of year as it is the official gemstone for the month of January. Being a January baby myself I always keep my eyes peeled for great garnet pieces to enhance my own personal […]
Aquamarine is one of those stones we all know and love. It is considered a mineral and is named after the Latin phrase aqua marina, or “water of the sea.”
This beautiful gem glows a delicate blue or turquoise coloring, hence the relation to sea water. It is also closely related in makeup to emerald. Technically, […]
