Gemstone Encyclopedia

Chalcedony Information

Chalcedony, the beautifully colored cryptocrystalline quartz that could be precisely carved into seals and amulets, was a treasured gem of the ancient world.

Green Quartz

Green Quartz is a beautiful variety of the Quartz family of gemstones.  Intensity of color and fine clarity are the most important aspects to consider when purchasing Green Quartz.

Cat's Eye Citrine: A Gemstone of Golden Beauty

Cat's Eye Citrine is a captivating gemstone known for its unique chatoyancy, a phenomenon created by fibrous mineral inclusions within the stone. When cut in a cabochon shape, these parallel fibers...

Citrine Gemstone Information

Shining with a golden glow, people have long treasured citrine as a gift from the sun. Citrine, a variety of transparent quartz, is named after the French citron, or lemon. Its color ranges from a ...