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Hessonite Gemstone: Properties, Meanings, Value & More

Hessonite‘s fiery, cinnamon hues parallel its warm, calming energy. Uncover the meaning, history, & secrets of cinnamon garnet in our Hessonite Gemstone Guide.

Ross Sedawie 19th Jun 2018
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Spessartite Garnet Gemstone: Properties, Meanings, Value & More

Spessartite is an orange to brown garnet gem known for its high sparkle, vibrant “mandarin” variety, and natural beauty. Learn about spessartite garnet meanings, prices, varieties, and history!

Ross Sedawie 14th Jun 2017
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Tsavorite Garnet Information

Tsavorite Garnet is the intense green variety of Grossular Garnet. Learn more about this gem and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

9th May 2018
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Fuchsite Gemstone: Properties, Meanings, Value & More

Fuchsite gemstones are a stunning green variety of muscovite mica. This delicate, green crystal is a sight to behold. Learn about fuchsite properties, history, healing powers, and more!

Ross Sedawie 9th May 2018
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Diaspore Gemstone: Properties, Meanings, Value & More

Found in Turkey, diaspore is a transparent, clear to pink or yellow gem known for its color-changing variety. Learn the properties, value, and history of diaspore!

Ross Sedawie 9th May 2018
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Amazonite Gemstone: Properties, Meanings, Benefits & More

Amazonite is a blue-green feldspar gemstone known for increasing hope and courage. Learn all the amazonite meanings, properties, and benefits in this guide!

Ross Sedawie 8th May 2018
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Jeremejevite Information

Jeremejevite is an extremely rare mineral that is popular among collectors. Lets have a closer looks at what this mineral looks like and where it comes from.

19th Mar 2020
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Pyrope/Almandine and Rhodolite Garnet Information

Rhodolite Garnet is the purple variety of Garnet made of Pyrope/Almandine. Learn more about this gem and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

Ross Sedawie 9th May 2018
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Demantoid Garnet: Properties, Meanings, Value & More

Demantoid is a green andradite garnet variety from Russia. It’s one of the rarest and most valuable garnets beside tsavorite. Discover demantoid properties, history, prices, and meaning!

Ross Sedawie 12th Jul 2018
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Serpentine Gemstone: Properties, Meanings, Value & More

What is serpentine, and how can it help convert the bad to good? Learn all there is to know about serpentine’s properties, uses, history, origins, and more!

Ross Sedawie 9th May 2018
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Different Types Of Pearls

Pearls were first entered into written history in the earliest civilizations of Egypt, India, China, Rome, and Greece. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

Ross Sedawie 11th Dec 2020
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Hawk's Eye - Tiger Eye’s Grey Brother

Hawk's Eye is a gemstone that is very closely related to the well-known Tigers Eye gemstone. learn more about this beautiful gemstone

Ross Sedawie 9th May 2018
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Garnet Gemstone: Meanings, Benefits, Properties & Uses

Garnet stones are a family of minerals in a variety of colors and shapes. Read about garnet stone information, from composition to species, blends, origins, and meaning!

Ross Sedawie 27th Jan 2021
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Bloodstone Gemstone: History, Meanings, Uses & More

Bloodstone is a legendary gemstone cloaked in mythology and folklore. Learn all about bloodstone history, meaning, and uses in this informative guide!

Steve Thomas 8th Feb 2021
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Agate Stone: Meanings, Properties, Uses & More

The agate stone is a chalcedony mineral that comes in many colors and patterns. Learn all about the stone's value, meaning, symbolism, composition, and uses in this guide.

Ross Sedawie 27th Apr 2021
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Black Onyx Information — Meaning, Uses, History & More! | Gem Rock Auctions

Black onyx is a chalcedony gemstone most famously seen in cameo carvings and beaded jewelry. Learn about the stone’s properties, value, meaning, and uses today!

Ross Sedawie 5th May 2021
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Beryl Stone Buyer’s Guide — Meanings, Properties, History, Benefits, & More!

The beryl stone is a mineral family of gems, including emeralds, aquamarines, morganites, and more! Learn all about the beryl mineral family in this guide!

Ross Sedawie 12th May 2021
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Aventurine Stone: History, Meaning, Uses & More

Need some good luck? Then grab the aventurine stone. We’re sharing the unique properties and features that make this green gem your new best friend!

Ross Sedawie 1st Jun 2021
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Calcite Mineral: History, Property, Uses & More

Calcite stone is a diverse carbonate mineral used for construction and jewelry and is the main ingredient in limestone. Read our guide to learn all about this versatile gemstone!

Ross Sedawie 1st Jun 2021
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Celestite: History, Meanings, Properties & More

Looking for a heavenly gem? Learn about the celestite stone, a rare, sky-colored gem boasting holistic properties, healing uses, and earthy jewelry designs!

Ross Sedawie 1st Jun 2021
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Chrysocolla Stone: Meaning, Healing Properties & More

Looking for a teal, watery alternative to turquoise? Then look no further than the highly durable, earthy, and eye-catching chrysocolla stone!

Ross Sedawie 4th Jun 2021
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Clear Quartz: Meaning, Uses, and Properties

Clear quartz is the “master healer” of healing stones. Learn about the properties that make this clear stone perfect for healing and styling — plus buying tips to help you shop!

Ross Sedawie 4th Jun 2021
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Hematite Stone: Meaning, Properties and Uses

Learn about the industrious and protective hematite stone. This iron oxide mineral has many meanings and uses, which we observe in depth in this complete guide!

Ross Sedawie 4th Jun 2021
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Malachite Stone: Meaning, Uses, and Properties

Malachite is a copper carbonate mineral in vivid shades of green. With many uses and properties, malachite is a decorative and unique gemstone with fascinating history!

Ross Sedawie 4th Jun 2021
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Moonstone: History, Meaning, Properties, Uses & More

Moonstones are ethereal, celestial gems that embody the moon’s soft energy. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about buying moonstone in this guide!

Ross Sedawie 15th Jun 2021
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Obsidian Stone: History, Meanings, Properties, Uses & More 

The obsidian stone comes in many varieties and colors. We’re sharing the stone’s properties, meanings, and uses in this complete guide!

Ross Sedawie 15th Jun 2021
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Onyx Stone: History, Meanings, Properties & More

Interested in buying an onyx stone? In this buyer’s guide, we’re sharing about onyx meaning, uses, and buying factors to consider!

Ross Sedawie 15th Jun 2021
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Rose Quartz: Meanings, Healing Properties, and Uses

Rose quartz stone is called the “love stone” for its ability to enhance love in all forms. Learn about rose quartz healing properties, meanings, and everyday uses!

Ross Sedawie 23rd Jun 2021
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Rutilated Quartz Stone: Crystal Meaning, Uses, and Properties

Rutile quartz stone is a crystalline quartz mineral with rutile inclusions shooting through the stone. Read all about the gem’s meanings, uses, and healing properties!

Ross Sedawie 23rd Jun 2021
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Smoky Quartz: Meanings, Properties, Healing Properties & More

Smoky quartz stone is a grounding, translucent quartz mineral filled with healing properties, daily uses, meanings, and symbolism. Learn about smoky quartz in our complete guide.

Ross Sedawie 23rd Jun 2021
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Rhodonite Stone: Meaning, Healing Properties, Uses & More

The rhodonite stone is a compassionate healing stone that opens the heart chakra. Learn its healing properties, meaning, and uses in our complete guide.

Ross Sedawie 2nd Jul 2021
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Sodalite Stone: Meanings, Healing Properties & More

Sodalite stone is an insightful healing crystal and the Sagittarius zodiac stone with mystical and spiritual properties, diverse meanings, and practical uses.

Ross Sedawie 3rd Jul 2021
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Tiger's Eye Stone: Benefits, Meanings & Properties

Tiger’s eye is a quartz stone showing a cat’s eye effect called chatoyancy. Learn about the stone’s meanings, healing powers, history, value, and properties in this complete buyer’s guide!

Ross Sedawie 3rd Jul 2021
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Topaz Stone: A Buyer’s Guide to Types, Value, and Meanings

Topaz is a beloved gem with an array of vivid colors, most popularly blue and yellow. The gem serves as two birthstones and two state gemstones. Learn the prices, types, and meanings of topaz!

Ross Sedawie 8th Jul 2021
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Tourmalated Quartz: Meanings, Healing Properties, and Powers

Tourmalated quartz stone is a striking quartz gem with needle-like black tourmaline inclusions. Learn about the stone’s meanings, healing properties, and powers in this guide!

Ross Sedawie 8th Jul 2021
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Turquoise Stone: Benefits, Meanings, Properties & Uses

Turquoise stones are blue and green phosphate minerals celebrated for their soothing energy and oceanic beauty. Learn about turquoise and shop for loose stones at Gem Rock Auctions.

Ross Sedawie 8th Jul 2021
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