Citrine
The gemstone citrine is quite uncommon. Its tawny tint made it difficult to distinguish from topaz in the days before modern gemology.
Alexandrite
The gem alexandrite, nicknamed "emerald by day and ruby by night" for its striking reversible colouration from green to red depending
Amber
The ancient Greeks referred to Amber as Elektron, meaning "created by the sun." Homer complimented the brilliant radiance that it
Emerald
The exact shade of green that distinguishes an emerald from green beryl is a subject of debate among those who specialize in studying
Garnet
Garnets come in various hues, including greens, oranges, pinkish oranges, strongly saturated purple reds, and even some blues.
Moonstone
Moonstone is a type of emerald that can range in color from blue to white. The Moonstone is famous for its adularescence and cloudy moonlight lustre.
Sapphire
In addition to ruby and blue sapphire gemstones, the corundum family also includes sapphires referred to as "fancy." They are available in various
Tanzanite
Tanzanite is a rare gem just recently discovered and can only be found in one location on Earth. This blue-violet form of zoisite was
Amethyst
Amethystos, which means "not drunk" in ancient Greek, was given the reputation of being able to prevent drunkenness.
Amethyst is currently
Diamond
As the Roman naturalist Pliny put it in the first century AD, "Diamond is the most valuable, not just of precious stones, but of
Ruby
Rubies have the potential to fetch the highest price per carat of any colored gemstone. As a result, ruby gemstones are considered








