In a previous color, we’ve talked about what makes things colored — the way objects absorb, reflect, or transmit light at different wavelengths. But let’s be a bit more specific. What gives gemstones ...

Each month has at least one representative gemstone. Here's what you need to know about June's birthstones.

Near a river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo sat a seasonal pond, formed during the wet season and already shrinking.

Not every bride prefers a traditional diamond. More couples today are choosing engagement rings that feel personal and ...

The gem is also nicknamed "the stone of health," and is thought to encourage physical wellness and strength—though we'd recommend supplementing this belief with a healthy diet and exercise, just ...

Gemstones News: Who should wear a Blue Sapphire - The gemstone with a light blue hue – the Blue Sapphire or Neelam stone catches the fancy of many. This hard gem holds answers to many problems ...

The celebrity gems The Star of India — Estimated to be two billion years old, the nearly flawless 563-carat blue stone is the largest known gem-quality star sapphire.

Light Blue Gems Light Blue gems can be made from ice crystals and cylinders. "1 Gem Max" is the value of the best possible level VI gem. "Max" is the highest possible value for that ability, which ...

How a Smithsonian Curator Discovered the Hope Diamond’s Many Secrets The storied past of the 45.52-carat sapphire-blue gemstone hails back to the days before the French Revolution ...

There have been some high-profile engagement rings with colored gemstones in the past — Princess Diana famously wore a 12-carat blue sapphire halo with diamonds, and Jennifer Lopez received a 6. ...