What is alexandrite? Alexandrite, known to researchers as chrysoberyl, is a gemstone that changes color, depending on the light. Alexandrite is composed of two minerals: chromium and beryllium....

Agate stands for Inner growth Objective thinking Concentration & Analythical thinking Healing of body parts & Mental health Pregnancy & Birth Origin & History The name, Agate is...

Birthstones Aries Aries has two remarkable stones as his or her zodiac sign birthstone. These stones are the bloodstone and the diamond. Even though diamond is also April’s birthstone, Aries...

The ruby is the symbol of passion, prosperity, protection, and safety. It is the king among the gems. Traditionally, this stone is especially popular in Asian countries. Like sapphire, ruby...

May’s birthstone is the first green stone in our monthly series: the emerald. The emerald is one of the oldest and most famous gemstones. The history of this stone dates...

April's birthstone is the diamond. If you're from April, count your blessings because diamond is the gem of gems. It is the hardest and brightest gemstone, but also the one...

Aquamarine is the birthstone of March. Aquamarine comes in virtually all shades of blue, varying from sky blue to deep, ocean blue. Occasionally, this blue gemstone can sometimes appear to be...

Sapphire originates from the Corundum mineral and is regarded to be the most valuable and adored gemstone with a deep ocean blue hue. However, blue is not the only color...

The birthstone of January is the garnet or grenade. The stone gets its name from the deep dark red color it usually has even though a garnet can come in different colors....

The birthstone of February is the amethyst. The amethyst is a very special stone for many people. This stone is often called royal, because of the beautiful violet hues in the...

Diamonds often get compared to other gemstones and minerals. Most of the time, it's easy to see which stone is the real deal. But while diamonds are always the gemstone...

One of the most beautiful minerals is the green-blue Turquoise. For Native Americans, this stone is sacred. They believe it guided them on their spiritual path. The Turquoise is often...

The birthstone for November is the Topaz. Topaz is a mineral and comes in many colors. Usually, it’s yellow gold-colored, but it can also have a white, blue, green, orange...

The opal is a variety of quartz and comes in many colors. There are many legends about the opal, but the one from the Aboriginals is probably the most beautiful...

The birthstone of September is the Sapphire. This stone represents wisdom, loyalty and nobility. They say this gem helps you to focus on your tasks, improves your self-discipline and helps...

The Old Egyptians called it the "stone of the sun": the peridot. This was because the yellow-green to dark green reflects light reflect beautifully within this stone. According to the...

Were you born in June? Then your birthstone is the pearl. However, the pearl is a very special birthstone in this list. While other stones are formed and found in...