Birthstones have long been associated with each month of the year, each holding its own unique significance, color, and ...

Historically, gems have been divided into precious and semiprecious classes. There are a number of semiprecious gems, many quite beautiful, but diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds continue ...

Hindu mythology reveres the Navratna, nine gems linked to celestial bodies. Each gem, from ruby (Sun) to cat's eye (Ketu), balances energies and influences specific aspects of life, like ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Learn about the importance of precious gems and minerals and the roles they play in society at the 54th annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry show this weekend at ...

A worker cuts a gemstone in a small shop in Monaragala, Sri Lanka, on Dec. 19, 2024. Sri Lanka is rich in precious gems such as sapphires and rubies. (Photo：Xinhua) A woman checks a gemstone in ...