Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “The term ‘gemstone’ can be thought of as a catch-all term for the many natural mineral and crystalline formations found within ...

This story was produced by Billie Pollisotto and distributed by Next Net. The moment you step into the jewelry store, your eyes are pulled toward a striking green stone radiating an almost luminous ...

Jewelers say the stone’s translucent glow, especially after polishing, has helped generate a new demand. By Ming Liu Green certainly has been the color of summer 2024, propelled by the digital green ...

The scene around Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano, now in its fifth week of intense eruption, has taken a turn for the surreal. Amid the ash-gray skies and flame-streaked lava spilling from the volcano’s ...

You may have seen the glassy blue stone worked into earrings or a pendant in a local store. Leland Blue, as it’s known, is popular throughout the region. Or maybe a similar stone has caught your eye ...

Jade has been a symbol of status in China since ancient times. Jade is an important material, and is often used in carvings, jewelry, screens, decorations, etc. Jade is held in high regard as valuable ...

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...