Aquamarine, named after the sea’s watery hues, has a storied history beginning with the earth’s oceans and water. Most often, aquamarines are in lighter pastel tones blending different hues of blue and green. Photo 1: “La Mer,” a Cynthia Renee...
One of the world’s most beloved gemstones, garnet has a long lineage and a somewhat unruly family tree. Because the garnet group is so diverse, gem garnets come in almost every color. Let’s take a walk through the world of garnets and see how dazzling they can be....
Peridot has been discovered not only in the Earth’s mantle, but on the moon, Mars and in fallen meteors. However, a trip to Earth’s nightlight isn’t necessary to add this beautiful gem to a collection. Beyond unique locations, Peridot is one of the...
