Tradition is tradition. Though this tradition seems to be fading a bit, it still remains a staple for those people wondering what to buy their spouse as an anniversary gift for a particular anniversary. This is where we get the phrases “silver anniversary” and (more widely known) “golden anniversary.”
Among the traditional gifts given, jewelry and […]
When researching gemstones you will often come across a hardness rating for that particular type of mineral. What does this mean? Here is a brief overview to educate you more on the Mohs Scale used to rank the hardness of gems.
The Mohs Scale of mineral hardness is used to illustrate the scratch resistance of minerals. […]
Though there are only four gems considered “precious stones” (emerald, diamond, ruby and sapphire) there is another category reserved for the rest of our favorite gems.
The “semiprecious gemstone” category is used to describe any gemstones which are valued for their beauty but don’t fall into the “precious stone” category. Included in this category are amethyst, […]
Most people know their own birthstone. Many mothers learn the birthstones of their children. I don’t think it’s against the average consensus to say that most men don’t know their own birthstone…
Birthstones are a great thing to know when it comes to gift giving. When you give someone a gift that involves their birthstone in […]
Did you know that there are only four types of stones characterized as “precious”? It’s true. Of all the gemstones mined, collected, sold, traded and valued in the world there are only four valued enough to be considered precious!
So which gems take the cake? Those four stones considered precious are emerald, diamond, ruby and sapphire. […]
