Ruby zoisite is not a mainstream gemstone, but it is loved all over the world by jewelry-makers for its beautiful color combination that can help any piece of jewelry stand out. It is commonly used in every possible way in handcrafted jewelry and decoration articles. This gorgeous gemstone is a...

Remember discovering that sparkling golden rock in the wild, holding it up in joy, thinking you've discovered gold? Then being told that it’s just fool's gold? There is nothing foolish about this mineral – Pyrite. Concealing fire within their gleaming elegance, pyrite crystals have historically been used for jewelry and...

Gemstones are often named after their components and composition, but with prehnite, it’s a different story altogether. One of the first minerals to be named after a historical person, prehnite is one of the most sought-after semi-precious gemstones. Named after Dutch Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn, governor of Good Hope during...