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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “The term ‘gemstone’ can be thought of as a catch-all term for the many natural mineral and crystalline formations found within ...

From astrological signs to flowers, there are many identifiers for someone's birth month. But there is none quite as beautiful or valuable as the birthstone. Each month has its own gemstone which ...

Beyond astrological signs, there are several other symbols based on someone's birthday. Each month has a gemstone – and some even have more than one. With about 100 gemstones out there, that's a lot ...

Gemstone certification is more than a formality—it’s essential for confirming authenticity, quality, and value. Choosing the right certifying lab impacts trust, resale potential, and pricing.

Carla Tardi is a technical editor and digital content producer with 25+ years of experience at top-tier investment banks and money-management firms. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 ...

U.S. consumers will spend a record $6.4 billion on jewelry around Valentine's Day this year, according to Ankur Daga, founder and CEO of fine jewelry e-commerce company Angara. A decade ago, about 5% ...

Gemstones are precious mineral elements that, once cut and polished, are used to make jewelry and other types of ornaments. The majority of gemstones are naturally hard. Gemstones are also used in the ...

An important group of jewelry and gemstone professionals were on hand in two cities to celebrate the unveiling of a new book about the rare and valuable gemstone, paraiba tourmaline. The book, ...

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...