How To Use Amethyst For Healing

Have you been struggling with heavy emotions that are clouding your judgment? Clear your mind with the magical powers of Amethyst. Amethyst is one of the most renowned healing crystals. Its potent powers support physical, emotional, and metaphysical…

Turning Negativity into Gratitude and Positivity: 5 Crystals You Need

It’s estimated that, every day, the average person’s brain processes about 70,000 thoughts! There’s no way that any one person could have the capacity to consciously choose every single one of those 70,000 thoughts; even half of that number. Our…

Chakra Stones & Crystals: Types, Meaning and Use

Chakra stones and crystals are simple yet powerful tools that have been used for centuries to balance and heal the body, mind, and spirit. Each chakra stone or crystal is associated with a specific energy center in the body, and by using them in meditation,…

Crystals for Good Health & Wellness

Crystals tend to be associated with spiritual healing and emotional balance but packed into all of that is physical health too. The holy trinity of body, mind, and spirit all feed into each other and can have a huge impact on our overall well-being.…

Tanzanite, the Jewel of Kilimanjaro

From the heart of a mystical and remote landscape, in the shadow of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, comes a gemstone some professionals find more intriguing than any other. This precious material, with its deep blues and violets, has a past as rich and varied…

What Causes Diamond Color?

Only about 1 in 10,000 natural gem quality diamonds is fancy colored. Within that small percentage, some colors are more common than others, making certain of the colors extraordinarily rare. So, what causes us to see these various colors, and why are…

What a Gem: Chinese Jewelry Artist Dickson Yewn

In 2011, Chinese jewelry artist Dickson Yewn was relatively unknown beyond the confines of the most exclusive collecting circles. Then First Lady Michelle Obama was photographed wearing one of his rings during a state dinner honoring HM Queen…

Setting Recommendations for D-Z Crystal Diamond Colors

Color is one of the most important factors in a diamond’s overall beauty and value. When selecting a setting it’s important to remember that the type of metal used can have a significant impact on how a diamond’s color appears. White, yellow and…

Peridot for ‘Patty’s Day’

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world, particularly in Ireland and among those of Irish descent. It is a day of revelry, merriment, and green-themed festivities. And while it’s not possible to wear the blarney stone, one of the gemstone…

Are there Affordable Natural Diamond Colors?

Fancy colored diamonds are very rare to find in nature. They represent less than 0.01% of diamonds mined in the world – or, about 1 in 10,000. Furthermore, nature produces some colors with far more frequency than others, so a diamond transmitting…

Diamond Clarity Chart with Eye-Clean Definition

In Diamond 4Cs analysis, clarity evaluates a gemstone’s relative freedom from inclusions and blemishes. There are 11 different clarity grades which descend gradually from flawless. However, nuanced gemological analysis notwithstanding, many buyers…

Ancient Ruby Teaches Secrets of Life

As a gemophile, it’s easy to become fascinated by collections of finished jewels, what great gems are on display in which museums, etc.  I get excited by knowing which amazing pieces are being auctioned – I’m looking at you “Gate of Paradise”…