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Jewelry has long been associated with the dead and black gemstone mourning jewelry such as pendants and rings made popular in Victorian England, honored th...
The Sunrise Ruby is one of the finest and most expensive rubies in the world, along with the Rosser Reeves Ruby, the DeLong Star ruby and more. Learn about...
Pearl gemstones are treasured and pearl necklaces have a timeless appeal. Read about pearl necklaces that have been worn by royalty, celebrities and jewelr...
The Achaemenid Empire was one of the greatest ancient civilizations and artifacts show that the Achaemenids used jewelry
Afghanistan is a source for gems, particularly lapis lazuli from Badakhshan, emerald from the Panjshir Valley and ruby from Jegdalek
Precious gemstone chokers are dramatic and beautiful jewelry items that have been worn by elegant members of royalty from Princess Diana to the Maharani of...
3 Americans stole gems from the American Museum of Natural History's Morgan-Tiffany jewel collection in the 1964 'Jewel Heist of the Century'. 14 gems a...
Gold, silver and gemstone armlets have been worn for thousands of years by people all over the world, such as the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Asians and the...
What jewelry did the ancient Egyptians wear? What did it look like? What gem stones did they use and why? Find out here
What jewelry did the ancient Greeks wear and what did it look like? What gem stones did they use and why? Find out here
Read all about Ancient Roman Gem Stone Jewelry; where it was found and how it was used throughout history. Archeological finds of gemstones and jewelry
Blue-green turquoise has long been admired and used by Native Americans in the Rocky Mountains of the west and by Persians in the bustling bazaars of the east.
Art Deco gemstone jewelry followed Art Nouveau and reached its peak during the Jazz Age. Art Deco is characterized by vertical lines, symmetry and contrast...
Art Nouveau is one of the most exciting movements with regard to gemstone jewelry and saw the creation of some of the greatest jewelry, including the work ...
Avant-garde jewelry designs are unique, innovative or daring, such as gemstone jewelry which is unconventional or artistic
Have you ever wondered where birthstones come from? Read this article to learn more about birthstone origins.
Bohemia was a kingdom in Central Europe and an important source of fine pyrope garnet. Bohemian garnet jewelry has been made for centuries in the Czech Rep...
Breastplates have been worn since ancient times, but have recently come back into fashion in the form of breastplate necklaces. These can be delicate and d...
Bridal jewelry differs across cultures and regions, some brides wear weddings bands and tiaras, others are crowned, and some wear large amounts of silver o...
Read about Gems associated with December including the Zodiac signs Sagittarius and Capricorn: Blue Zircon, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Topaz, Amethyst...
Read about the Gemstones associated with November: Topaz, Citrine, Emerald, Morganite, Aquamarine, Obsidian, Ruby, Garnet, Amethyst, Sapphire, and Turquoise.
Campbell Bridges discovered tsavorite in 1967. After decades of mining in Kenya, he was brutally murdered over his mining rights
The Celts loved jewelry, as evidenced by archeological discoveries, and the Celtic style lives on in modern gemstone jewelry, such as Celtic crosses, torcs...
Charm bracelets are jewelry items that have gemstones or other trinkets attached, and tell the story of the wearer's life. Read about charm bracelet histo...
Claddagh rings are traditional Irish rings with two hands clasping a heart over a crown. These rings come from Claddagh in Galway, but have spread around t...
The Imperial Crown Jewels of Iran are a Persian collection of historical gemstones and jewelry which include jewel-encrusted thrones, crowns, tiaras, sword...
Look into the fascinating story of the discovery of this valuable blue gemstone. Maasai herdsmen, a tailor turned prospector, the VP of Tiffany’s all play ...
Imagine a clear blue aquamarine crystal a meter long! Now imagine being the person who dropped it! No need to imagine, read how this disaster was turned in...
Dr. Eduard Gubelin can fairly be called the father of modern gemology. His pioneering study of gemstone inclusions has made it possible to determine gemsto...
There are a lot of superstitions and beliefs attached to engagement rings, the gemstones used, when they are bought, who they are worn by and whether they ...
Estate jewelry, antique jewelry and vintage jewelry are all pre-owned jewelry, but what is the difference between them?
A look into the stories behind some of royalty's most fabulous tiaras, encrusted with emeralds and diamonds, worn by queens and princesses and handed down...
Explore the fascinating world of famous amethysts. This article dives into the history, unique characteristics, and the storied past of the world's most renowned amethyst gemstones. Discover their significance in culture and art through the ages.
The Sancy Diamond, or Stone is a pale, natural yellow diamond of 55.23 carats which has an interesting cut and history, read the story of the Sancy's vari...
Explore the captivating history of the Bismarck Sapphire Necklace, featuring a 98.6-carat Sri Lankan sapphire, designed by Cartier, and donated to the Smithsonian by Countess Mona von Bismarck. Learn about its Art Deco influence and related gemstone information.
Famous star sapphires and rubies are highly prized due to their asterism. Famous star gems include the Black Star of Queensland, the largest gem quality st...
Since ancient times, gemstones have been used in fertility charms and jewelry all over the world. Beneficial properties thought to help fertility are held ...
Friedrich Mohs invented the Mohs scale of gemstone hardness when he was hired to catalog a large mineral collection.
Anklets have been worn for centuries in various countries around the world, and are made from gold, silver, fabric and can be plain or embellished with col...
Investigate the origins and meanings behind the fascinating and often bizarre names given to the precious stones we love and desire. All the answers are here.
Several precious stones are mentioned in the Quran or the holy religious texts of Islam. We have collected together the finest of these plus some backgroun...
What gem stones do the rich and famous wear? The amazing history and fabulous prices of the world?s most famous gems!
The ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in the Tigris Valley of Northern Iraq contained a treasure trove of golden artifacts that form part of the Bagdad Museu...
Goth style and jewelry has developed from the Goth rock subgenre of music, and typical gothic jewelry includes choker necklaces, black metal and gems and f...
Hand or palm bracelets are bracelets worn on the hands and are various styles. Palm bracelets may be silver, gold and embellished with beautiful colored ge...
Hans Stern, founder of H. Stern, learned the gemstone business literally from the ground up.
Happy Holidays 2014 from GemSelect, read a gem themed story about the fourth wise man, which tells the tale of Artaban with his three jewels, ruby, pearl a...
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style. We look at the best green gemstones, Emerald, Green Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Demantoid Garnet, Peridot and Green ...
Harry Winston became one of the most famous jewelers in America through a combination of shrewd business and good taste.
Tennis bracelets are white diamond or colored gemstone in-line eternity bracelets that are lightweight, flexible and durable, their sporty name comes from ...
The briolette, a pear-shaped gemstone with geometric facets, is one of the oldest styles of cut gems.
Once known as Balas Ruby, the most famous spinel came from Badakshan in Afghanistan.
In the 19th century, the cushion cut was the dominant gemstone style. Now it's undergoing a revival.
Idar-Obserstein has a history of mining and gem-cutting dating back hundreds of years
Five important Islamic Gemstones: Aqiq, Yaqut, Feruz, Hadid Theen Dur-e-Najaf, or Jyotish carnelian, ruby, turquoise, hematite and quartz. Buy Islamic and ...
J.P. Morgan, a famous American financier, assembled some of the greatest gemstone collections in the world.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was admired for her style, and owned some beautiful jewels, including pearl necklaces, an emerald engagement ring and a gem cabo...
As jeweler to the new generation of celebrities, Jacob the Jeweler didn't ask where the money came from.
The history of Japanese gemstone jewelry tells the story of both beautiful and practical adornments, and includes items like ornate swords, kanzashi, inro ...
Tavernier was one of the great travellers of the 17th century, and brought many famous gems from India to Europe.
The trend for tassels in jewelry was popular in the 1920s and recently. Read about tasseled jewelry and how tassels embellish neklaces, bracelets, earrings...
The late Baroness Margaret Thatcher was the first British female Prime Minister. Let's looks at her life and jewelry
The Patiala Necklace and the Patiala Choker are just two of the fabulous jewels that were made for the Maharajah of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh, who ruled the...
Queen Rania of Jordan said there is more to girls than just 'bows and tiaras' and her mother, Queen Noor, promoted projects such as the Wadi Musa Silver ...
The tomb of boy king, Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922, contained priceless treasures, including gemstones, jewelry and gold, suc...
Nearly 100 years after his death, George F Kunz is still the most famous gemologist in the world. He almost single-handedly forged the colored gemstone trade.
Follow the amazing history of this quail egg sized pearl from the hands of a slave to the nobility of Europe and the Bonaparte family before arriving in Ho...
Lapis, the original blue gemstone of antiquity, has a long and romantic history. It has been mined continuously in Afghanistan for over 6,000 years.
Explore the illustrious career of Laurence Graff, a renowned diamond and gemstone dealer, and discover his journey from a humble apprentice to a high-end j...
The 1,109-ct Lesedi la Rona is the largest gem-quality rough diamond in existence and second-largest gem-quality diamond ever found. It was unearthed in Bo...
The Maori people of New Zealand have long revered pounamu, or greenstone, which is nephrite jade and serpentine. Read about traditional Maori greenstone jewelry
May is thought to be named after the Greek goddess Maia, so for Mother's Day, we take a look at some beautiful ancient Greek jewelry, such as wreaths, rin...
Mikimoto Kokichi, founder of the Mikimoto Pearl Company was the first person to create cultured pearls, read about the famous pearl jewelry brand, Mikimoto
Many cultures from east to west and from ancient to modern have felt this gemstone holds great spiritual powers. Love, fortune and prophecy fall under its spell
Among the world's great jewelers, Moussaieff of London has one of the longest family traditions; well-known for fine jewelry, precious gems and stunning c...
Moussa Konate's luck changed in 2003 when bought some rough tourmaline in Mozambique that turned out to rival the world famous Paraiba tourmaline in color...
The Navajo tribe of Southwestern America have perfected the art of native American silver jewelry making over centuries, using turquoise, coral and other g...
The nine sacred navarata gems linked to planetary activity are auspicious when worn in jewelry
The well known distinction between precious and semi-precious gems is often misunderstood. We sort out the myth from the reality in precious stone vs semi-...
Gemstone masks have been made for thousands of years by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Mesoamericans and Eastern cultures, from materials such as turquoise, ja...
Before the Bronze Age and development of metal jewelry, other materials were used by prehistoric humans for decorative purposes. Learn about prehistoric je...
Prince had a unique sound and style; he was fond of bling and was never afraid to experiment with accessories. We take a look back at his purple reign
Eye amulets or amulets that ward off the evil eye are popular in some cultures, these can look like a hand or an eye. They can be made from metal, gems or glass
Explore the significance of Pukhraj, or yellow sapphire, in Vedic astrology. Discover its connection to Jupiter, potential benefits for wealth and health, wearing tips, and related sapphire varieties like star, pink, and green sapphires.
Punk style and jewelry emerged in the 1970s, beginning with Vivienne Westwood and the Sex Pistols, and to this day, fashion designers incorporate punk into...
Queen Elizabeth I was one of the greatest British monarchs, who was known for wearing elaborate costumes including a lot of gemstone jewelry embellished wi...
Bling is the ice cool jewels worn by rappers, including grills, chains, pinky rings and oversized pendants, some of which are huge and worth incredible amo...
During the journey of rock and roll, glam rock and the subgenre of heavy metal emerged, which adopted jewelry motifs such as crosses, chains, skulls, guns ...
Colored gemstone engagement rings with emerald, ruby, orange diamond and sapphire have been made popular by trend setters such as members of royalty all ov...
Read the story of an exceptionally large emerald crystal, mined in Africa, brought to Thailand and handcrafted by a Burmese artist into an image of Lord Buddha
Learn about the history of St. Valentine and ancient Roman Romance. Read about the ancient rings and artifacts worn by Greeks and Romans for weddings & eng...
Robert M. Shipley was a jeweler who realized his knowledge of diamonds was incomplete. He went on to found the Gemological Institute of America.
The Spanish Inquisition Necklace is one of the most famous pieces of jewelry, read the story of the famous necklace Harry Winston added to the Court of Jew...
Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is one of the most important places in the world with regard to gems and jewelry, Ceylon is a rich source for gemstones with a ...
Star diopside is known in the gem trade as the Black Star of India. Not as well known as chrome diopside, but special and unique with asterism chatoyancy -...
Discover the stories behind conflict-free gemstones and why they appeal to modern buyers seeking ethical luxury.
The provenance of the Agra Diamond is shrouded in mystery. One of the most famous jewels of India, it somehow found its way to London in the late 1900's.
The Timur Ruby, over 350 carats, was believed to be the largest ruby in the world. It is actually a red spinel.
See how crystals can intensify your Tarot reading by increasing intuition and blocking negativity plus discover which gemstones suit the cards you are drawn to.
Discover the up and down history of this incredible emerald, weighing 341 kg and valued at nearly $400 million, but will this gemstone ever see the light o...
Explore the intriguing tale of a $10 gemstone purchase that claimed to be the world's largest star sapphire, only to face expert scrutiny and allegations of fraud. Dive into the details, expert opinions, and unanswered questions surrounding this gemstone saga.
The Black Prince's Ruby is one of the most famous gemstones in the world and belongs to the British Crown Jewels, despite its name, it is actually a fine ...
The Carmen Lucia Ruby is a rare Mogok 23.1 carat ruby from Burma. It is one of the largest faceted rubies in the world and was donated to the Smithsonian b...
Grace Kelly, or Princess Grace of Monaco was a fashion icon who wore some enviable gemstone jewelry items. Read about some of the jewels of H.S.H Grace of ...
The Curse of the Black Orlov, Its journey from India to the Oscars and Desperate Housewives
King Farouk, the last reigning adult king of Egypt had a fabulous collection of gems and jewelry. King Farouk enjoyed a lavish lifestyle and had a fondnes...
Dame Elizabeth Taylor owned one of the most fabulous collections of gemstone jewelry, which included La Peregrina Pearl
The contents of many safety deposit boxes, including valuable gemstones and jewelry were stolen from a vault in London in the Hatton Garden Jewelry Heist. ...
Explore the story of the Heart of the Ocean necklace from the Titanic movie, exploring its creation, replicas, celebrity appearances, and real sapphire treasures like the Love of the Sea, with insights on sapphire gemstones and famous pieces such as the Bismarck Sapphire Necklace.
The Hesse crown jewelry heist in which the German Crown Jewels were stolen by American soldiers, occurred during the Second World War when priceless gems w...
Gemstones have been assigned to signs of the zodiac for centuries. But the idea of wearing your birthstone is a recent one.
Cocktail rings were statement rings worn during the US prohibition era of the 1920s when ladies would wear glamorous Art Deco cocktail rings to illegal dri...
The silver jewelry of Northern Thailand is finely crafted and prized for its high purity. Read about the history of Northern Thai silver craft and handcraf...
The Nizams ruled Hyderabad, India, from the early 18th century until the mid 20th century and owned an astounding collection of jewels, including the Jacob...
Lily Safra, one of the wealthiest people in the world, acquired some of the most beautiful gems and jewelry over the years
Sita Devi of Baroda was the daughter of the Maharaja of Pithapuram and was known as the Indian Wallis Simpson because of her priceless collection of gemsto...
Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, was an American socialite with a great jewel collection. She married King Edward VIII, who renounced the throne for his...
Jade gemstone jewelry is available in various forms and colors, it has been prized by people all over the world, such as the ancient Chinese and Maoris for...
The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, had a large collection of gemstone jewelry with colored stones such as tiger's eye, opal, turquoise, citrine and...
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, lived a lavish lifestyle, gifted jewels to Elizabeth Taylor, and was known for wearing elaborate jewel-encrusted stage co...
The Legend of the Koh-I-Noor, read all facts and stories about this famous diamond
Imelda Marcos is known for her shoes, but she also owned amazing jewelry, much of which was seized and stored in a bank vault
The oldest jewelry in the world is thought to be Nassarius shell beads found in Skhul Cave in Israel, read more about these ancient artifacts and other, si...
The Peacock Throne was made in celebration of Shah Jahan's rule. It was constructed in Delhi and glittered with precious jewels, including the huge Koh-I-...
Pearls have long been admired and the rivers of America became a chief producer in the 18th and 19th centuries. When the shores were depleted one man had t...
The Queen of Pop knows how to wear her rocks. Learn about Madonna's jewelry and how her style has transformed over the years, throughout her successful po...
The Ring of the Fisherman is an ecclesiastic ring worn by the Pope. It is usually engraved with an image of St Peter, the Fisher of Men and each pope has a...
The Mughal rulers of India collected some of the world's most beautiful gemstones, including the Koh-I-Noor Diamond, the Taj Mahal Emerald and the Taj Mah...
The Russian Tsars ruled for hundreds of years until the Russian Revolution, and the opulent lifestyle of the Romanov family is reflected in their gems and ...
Tibetan jewelry is so cool, unique and very stylish. It is very hip at the moment and everyone wants some! See for yourself why everyone loves this stylish...
Iconic American jewelry retailer, Tiffany & Co. was founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and is known all over the world. Tiffany & Co. is known for the Tiffan...
Toe rings are jewelry items worn on the feet everywhere. Toe rings are made from various metals and gemstones, and are traditional symbols of marriage for ...
The Royal Tombs At Ur, from the ancient Mesopotamian civilization of Sumer, which existed in what is now Southern Iraq, over 5000 years ago, contained gold...
Dive into the fascinating world of topaz mining in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and learn about the largest faceted gemstones like the 31,000-carat El Dorado Topaz. Includes history, famous specimens, and FAQ.
Explore the storied past of the peridot gemstone, tracing its origins, symbolism, and enduring allure in our guide to the history of peridot.
Gold has been treasured for centuries not only for its color and rarity, but also for its unique chemical properties
Columbian emeralds, Indian rubies, Sri Lankan sapphires - some countries are forever linked to a certain gemstone but how about Finland, Canada, Mali . . .?
What are gemstone cabochons, and why are some gemstones cut as cabochons and others as faceted gems?
Mother-of-pearl has been used in inlay and for buttons for many years and this iridescent, nacreous material makes beautiful jewelry, especially brooches a...
Hidden was a leading American mineralogist in the 19th century, and the gemstone hiddenite was named in his honor.
Zircon is the oldest mineral on Earth, over 4.4 billion years old. It is also a fine gemstone with great brilliance and fire.
