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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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.