Long before they’re polished and set in gold, the world’s greatest gems sleep beneath mountains, rivers, and deserts. Their ...

When someone says “gemstone,” diamonds and rubies probably pop into your head first. There’s no denying that they’re rockstars of the jewelry world. However, apart from them, there’s a whole lineup of ...

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History acquired one of the world's rarest gemstones.Natural red diamonds are some of the rarest gems on Earth, and the Winston Red Diamond is exceptional ...

Walking into a jewelry store usually means seeing the same lineup of diamonds, gold, and maybe some sapphires if you’re lucky ...

The rare green gemstone, confirmed through mineral testing in Dallas to be andradite garnet or a 'demantoid.' (Elizabeth Pinkston/Panola Watchman) A Carthage man may have unearthed one of the rarest ...

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 ...