Contrary to the belief, cat's eye is not the name of any gemstone, but it is an effect. Cat’s eye gemstones are popular for a unique optical phenomenon they display. The beauty of this gem and the reason many people desire it is the band of light that moves when...

Widely known as the ‘stone of success,’ citrine is considered to be the gem for those born in November. Resembling the bright yellow sun, citrine is also known to bring prosperity. With names like the merchant’s stone and the money stone – this gemstone gained popularity in the ancient eras....

Chalcedony was named after an ancient Greek town called “Chalkedon” in Asia Minor. The name “chalcedony” is believed to have derived from the Latin word “chalcedonius”. An oxide mineral from the quartz group, chalcedony, contains a variety of beautiful gemstones that are formed during the volcanic eruptions in igneous, sedimentary...