Colors appear more prominent against a background of black. Black is a striking color and black gem stones are more striking than others. The Onyx, in this context is a gem stone valued for its striking color and fine texture. Onyx is a crystalline form of quartz, which has been crystallized as a result of environmental extremes, [...]
Jade has always had a special significance for years, especially where it was held in high esteem. The Chinese valued jade as highly as gold and diamond. The Chinese embodied this gem with virtues of wisdom and justice. Not only China, Jade played an important part even in the European and Japanese cultures. It was often [...]
Moonstones possess a delicate beauty, a luminous glow and a soft shimmer of pale blue that is as enchanting as the moon. It was believed that the moonstone could be recognized in the waxing and waning of the phases of the moon and that is the reason for its name. Another synonym for moonstone is ‘selenite’, [...]
The classic blue sapphire is a gemstone that has never lost its timeless appeal. The unique hue of the Sapphire has always been a reason for its popularity among gemstones. Sapphire is one variety of corundum, the other being the red ruby. Sapphire is most commonly worn as jewelry or used as embellishments. Ideally sapphire stones [...]
Topaz is a gemstone of beauty and splendor. The topaz, when pure, may be colourless, and when cut appropriately, it has been mistaken for diamond. Topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine that is valued as a gemstone. It is commonly associated with formations in the igneous rocks. It is believed that the topaz [...]
Hessonite or Cinnamon Stone belongs to the garnet group of stones which is chemically, calcium aluminium mineral. It is much lower in density and hardness compared to other stones in the garnet group, hence it is considered inferior. This gem has been named Hessonite, which comes from the Greek word, ‘hesson’ or inferior. Hessonite is a [...]
Coral and pearl, although drastically different in appearance, are actually closely related to each other. Just like pearls, corals are also products of the water. They are the products of tiny living beings found in the depths of the ocean. Corals are calcareous, skeleton-like deposit of the coral polyp. The polyps, surrounded by a fleshy skin, [...]
Turquoise has always occupied a very special position among gemstones, owing to its color. The shining sky blue of the turquoise never goes unnoticed. It is its unique hue that has made it a gem of alluring value. Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral and it is mostly found in places where there is a high concentration [...]