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11 Great Gemstones to Decorate your Home plus cool carvings

Gemstones are not just for jewelry - they make great decorations too. They will lift the mood with beauty and their spiritual aura

8 Great Gemstones for Children - Never too early to start

Kids have a natural attraction for crystals, the colors, the sparkle, the patterns, and seem instinctively tuned into their energies. See our picks of the best.

9 Great Gems for Mothers - One for each Month of Pregnancy

Spiritually, emotionally, physically, gemstones can benefit all walks of life. We have gathered together a selection of powerful gemstones for all the month

Ancient Navratna Zodiac Gems - What can the Vedas teach us?

Traditional Hindu Astrology or Jyotish developed a zodiac based on the 9 heavenly bodies, each with its own gemstone. Discover which one matches your new sign.

Calibrated Gemstone Size to Weight Chart for Jewelry

Calibrated Gemstones, A Valuable Size to Weight Chart for Jewelry & Ring Settings. Find out what size or carat weight gemstone you'll need for your jewelry.

Cheap Gemstones

Some good quality natural gems are inexpensive, but none are cheap. Learn how to find the best value in quality gemstones.

Citrine Buying Guide 2025: Factors, Prices & Authenticity

Explore our detailed citrine buying guide for 2025, covering essential factors like color, clarity, carat weight, cuts, treatments, and current market prices.

Colored Gemstone Clarity Grade Table

Clarity grading for colored gemstones is not as simple as for white diamonds, colored gemstones are categorized into 3 types, and are then graded for clarity

December 2021 Newsletter - Don't get left out in the cold

Find some time during this busy time for our last newsletter of the year - giant emeralds, deep pools, three birthstones, nature's snow globes and hilariou...

Electromagnetic Field Pollution - Clear the waves with gems

There is no escaping the radiation caused by the electronic equipment that has invaded our modern lives but certain crystals can offer some protection.

Ethical Gemstones: These 10 great options tick all the boxes

The modern buyer insists on fairly traded, sustainable gemstones with minimal environmental impact and decent working conditions.

Gemstone Clarity Scale - Gemstone Information

GemSelect grades colored gemstones according to the following clarity scale: IF, VVS, VS, SI and I1, type 1, type 2 and type 3 should also be taken into account

Gemstone Cleavage Chart - Gemstone Information

Chart with cleavage ratings for more than 110 varieties of gemstones. Learn which gemstones have perfect cleavage and which have none at all.

Gemstone Dispersion Chart Information

Looking for gemstones with significant fire? Here is a chart that ranks many gem varieties by their dispersion or fire.

Gemstone Hardness | Mohs Scale with Images and Charts

What is the toughest gemstone? Which ones are easily scratched? These questions are many more answered in our informative article on gemstone hardness. Moh...

Gemstone List - Names, Colors & Types of Gems | GemSelect

Browse our gemstone list with names, colors, and types of gems. Explore natural gems like ruby and sapphire at GemSelect for jewelry or collecting.

Gemstone Meanings - What are their powers and symbolic use?

Since we first discovered them, mankind has admired the spiritual energy of gemstones just as much as their beauty. Each has their own magical story to tell

Gemstone Size to Weight Ratio

Jewelry gemstones should be bought by size, not weight, read on to learn about why size is more important than weight when buying colored gemstones for cus...

Gemstones and the 4 Elements - Which one will Work for You?

The concept of the 4 elements was developed 1000s of years ago in Ancient Greece, but what is your element and how is it connected to gemstones? Discover here.

Gemstones and the 5 Elements - How can they Work for You?

The idea of balancing the 5 vital elements of life was developed 1000s of years ago, but what is your element, how is it connected to gemstones and how are...

Gemstones and your Life Path Number - which one is yours?

Numerology goes back as far as the early zodiacs and works in a similar way. Use your birth date to calculate your special number then find the perfect ma...

Gemstones for Autumn or Fall - 10 great seasonal choices

The days grow shorter, the weather cools and, as the light changes, we need a few gemstones to reflect the red, orange, brown and yellow tones that surround us.

Gemstones for Creativity: A Guide to Find your Artistic Side

Working in an artistic or performance based career is not easy - anxiety, writer's block, deadlines, new ideas and innovation can all be helped with a crystals

Gemstones for Night Time - Which one to Choose? | GemSelect

Cocktail parties with mood-enhancing low lights, dancing under a disco ball, a romantic candlelit supper but which colored gems will look perfect

Gemstones for Summer - 7 super choices for sunny days

As the weather heats up and we spend more time out and about, we select some perfect summertime gemstones which reflect the clear skies, warm sun and happy...

Gemstones for Thanksgiving - A few crystals for the day

Thanksgiving can be a lot of fun but it can also be a time of great stress, I have a selection of gemstones that may make your day a bit easier.

Gemstones for the Medical Profession: Calming, Soothing

Whether it is in the doctor's office, by the dentist's chair, next to the massage table, or in the waiting room, healing crystals can offer so much

Gemstones for Winter - 8 choices to cheer up a cold night

Winter may be icy cold with short dark days but we have roaring fires, snowy mountains, hot cocoa and some seriously beautiful gemstones to get us through

Gemstones to Boost Your Immune System - An in Depth Look

Prevention and cure, the spiritual power of crystal vibration can work wonders for your immune system - the key to general well-being. Discover our top choices.

Gemstones to Match Your Blood Group - Discover Yours Here

In eastern cultures, blood type can influence your personality, career and relationships. Whether you are a wild type O or a shy type A, find your ideal c...

Glossary of Jewelry Terms

Understanding jewelry terms, a comprehensive glossary of terms of the trade used to describe gemstone jewelry, jewelry industry jargon with clear definitions

Green Gemstones for Jewelry - See our Best 9 Stones here

View our top 9 green gemstones for jewelery. Vivid color, flawless clarity, durability and availability all played a part in our winning selections. A guid...

Green Gemstones: Green colored Gemstone List | GemSelect

Green Gemstones ranging from deep green to light green precious and semi-precious stones. Find green gem names & facts of green colored gemstones in this guide.

How Big is That Gem?

One of the most common mistakes made by gemstone buyers is selecting a gem based on carat weight rather than size.

March 2022 Newsletter - Getting back to business

It's March 2022; AGTA GemFair in Tucson is a big success, we have some spectacular new blue Topaz gems, check out our new color sort filter and much more.

May 2022 Newsletter - Mother's Day Gift Ideas

It's May 2022; 5 great Mother’s Day Gift ideas, Jewelry Fair update, Watch studded with over 1000 Diamonds and Sapphires, May birthstones and much more.

November 2022 Newsletter - Phenomenal Gemstones

It's November 2022; enormous 834 ct Sapphire found in Australia, rare huge 18.18 ct The Fortune Pink Diamond goes under the hammer, phenomenal star gemston...

Odd Shaped Gemstones for Jewelry - Comparing the Top 18

Are you designing one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and need unique odd shaped gemstones? See our large selection of odd shaped gemstones and the top list we h...

Pastel Colored Gemstones - Let our guide help you choose

Colored gemstones are not all vivid and bright. If you prefer subtle and sophisticated or need a delicate and timeless look for a special occasion see our ...

Pink Gemstones - List of Pink Stones with Images and Charts

Pink Gemstones List: Morganite, Pink Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Pink Zircon, Pink Coral, Rose Quartz, Pink Mystic Topaz, Pink Rhodolite Garnet, Pink Kunzite, Pink Spinel, Pink Opal, Pink Pearl, Star Rose Quartz, Pink Moonstone, Pink Smithsonite, Pink Pezzottaite, Rhodochrosite, Pink Rhodonite, Malaya Garnet, Pink Agate, Pink Diamond, Strawberry Quartz, Pink Sunstone

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Refractive Index Chart of Gemstones - What does it mean?

A chart of the refractive indices for more than 200 varieties of gemstones. Find quickly all the data you need.

Ring Size Chart

Use the ring size chart to help find your correct ring size when buying gemstone rings, convert inches, millimeters, European ring sizes, US ring sizes

Tarot Cards & Gemstones - A Crystal for each Arcana Card

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.

The Best Colored Gemstones for Pendants: See our Top 12

What goes into selecting just the right gemstone for your pendant? Price, color, size, cut and pattern will all play a part but what about spiritual strength?

The Best Gemstone Combinations - Why settle for one?

Have you ever wondered which spiritual crystals work best together? Wonder no more as we reveal the best gemstone pairings - double the power, double the i...

The Best Value for Money Gems - get more bang for your buck!

This is not a list of the cheapest nor the most expensive but a selection of gemstones that are worth every penny you spend on them.

The Power of Purple - Symbolism & Meaning of Purple Gems

Take a look at these spiritually powerful crystals, long linked with royalty, luxury, wealth and power that are a perfect combination of cool blue

The Top Ten Most Spiritually Powerful Blue Gemstones

Top 10 Gemstones for Jewelry Making Beginners - and Why

Useful tips to guide beginners in choosing the right gemstone for their jewelry making project. Size, color, hardness, shape and individuality all play a p...

Topaz Buying Guide: Factors for Smart Shopping in 2025

Explore our comprehensive topaz buying guide to learn about color, clarity, cut, carat weight, treatments, and current pricing.

Understanding Gemstone Sizes

Size guide for buying gemstones for jewelry, inches to millimeters size comparison chart, size conversion chart and clear buyer's guide for gemstone sizes

Unique Gemstones - Time to try something a little different

There is a whole world of less known but fascinating and interesting gemstones waiting to be discovered. Take a look at some of our very tempting examples.

Unique Gemstones for Artisan Jewelry – The best guide yet

Extraordinary gemstones with fascinating patterns, bold bright colors and unusual shapes can inspire skilled and imaginative jewelry craftsmen to new heights.

Untreated Gemstones

Some varieties of gemstones are never treated, and they represent exceptional value in today's gem market.

Vivid, Intense, Electric - 14 Eye-catching Colored Gemstones

Some gemstones stand out from the crowd and demand attention. See our guide to the best and brightest in the world of vibrant gems - they are sure to light...

Working from Home Gems - Spiritual Help for Remote Workers

Discover some essential crystals that will make the challenges of telecommuting, interruptions, solitude, EMF, time management and more