Additional Gemstone Information

Originally the Birthstones or gemstones were associated with a zodiac sign or the month of a individuals birth. Find out what your stone is and view the stones we have for sale

Quartz and Topaz are two of the most common minerals on the planet. They also look very similar. Let's look at some properties of them and compare Quartz and Topaz.

Mineral Specimens are a great way to study how crystals form in nature. Learn more about mineral specimens and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

There are many gemstones that collectors look for to add to their collection. This is a list of the rarest and most exotic gemstones in the world.

Sillimanite Cats Eye is a rare type of stone that shows the chatoyancy effect. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

One of our sellers has recently returned from the Tanzanian Gem Show. He also had the experience of a tour of the Tanzanite mines and a Tsavorite mine.

On top Waynapicchu looking down on Machu Picchu and images of gemstones i bought from local market, crystals, quartz and obsidian.

There are many minerals that collectors look for to add to their collection. This list is the most popular minerals that we have sold over the years.

Imperial Topaz is one of the rarest gemstones on earth. There is some concern that stones are being referrd to as Imperial color when they are not.

Gemstone Skulls from natural untreated Gemstones are popular now through the whole world. Click to read about the history of these skulls.

Colored Diamonds are among some of the rarest gemstone in the world. Did you know they come in almost any color? Green, Blue, Chocolate, Pink and even Red.

Rough and Raw Diamonds can look amazing in their raw form. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully shaped crystals we have for sale.

Cacoxenite is a very rare gemstone. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

If you want to invest sensibly in gemstones, there are some basic tips that you need to know. Learn about these tips and how to invest in gemstones

Amethyst Spheres, Amethyst geodes, Amethyst Crystals and an Amethyst Pond. View our collection of amazing pieces exclusivly for sale at Gem Rock Auctions

Russia is a vast country with immeasurable mineral and gemstone reserves. Russia has become s significant diamond miner and manufacturer.

Palm Ivory looks just like the real thing, but it is made from trees. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

Solar Quartz is ordinary Agatized quartz that is cut from stalactites in pale gray colors with unique mossy inclusions. It is a durable and unique stone.

Quartz with pyrite is a beautiful and unique gemstone with cool looking inclusions. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

Quartz with mica is a beautiful and unique gemstone with cool looking inclusions. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

Quartz Orange Giaoba is a beautiful and unique gemstone with cool looking inclusions. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

Australian Sapphires are as unique as the country they come from. Deep blues, multi colored greens and yellows known as Parti colored as well as intense Yellow.

Briolettes are a special type of gemstone cut that can be used in many applications. Learn more about this gemstone cut and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

Gemstones mined in China include Peridot, Agate, Blood Stone, Amber, Cinnabar, Corundum, Sapphire, Zircon, Diamond, Garnet, Nephrite, Jade & Turquoise.

Africa is producing most of the enthusiasm gemstones in the world. In fact, the population is quite largely in Africa that’s why most of the African gem traders are almost dynamic here.

Thailand is the land of so many gemstones. Most of which have been mined out now. Learn what it is like to source gemstones in Thailand.

Australian gemstones are unique to the country they come from. Australia used to be very active volcanically and most of the gems found were formed from these volcanoes.

Fossil Fisheye Agate is a form of Agate that has a beautiful pattern. The growth makes the stones look like it has a fisheye. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

Indonesian Agate is a beautiful gemstone that comes in a very unique and beautiful pattern. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

Montana Agate is an Agate that comes from the region of the Yellowstone river. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

Moss Agate has inclusions that are comparable with trees, plants, and landscapes. It is unlike any other Agate you have ever seen. Learn more about the crystal meaning and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

Wyoming Agate is a beautiful Agate found on the Wind River. It is also commonly called the Wind River Iris Agate. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

The standard four precious gemstones aren’t the only beautiful gems. Plus, plenty of semi-precious stones are more valuable! Learn every precious and semi-precious gemstone and what sets them apart.

Blue Spinel is one of the rarest colors of Spinel available. Learn more about this gemstone and browse the beautifully cut stones we have for sale.

Mahenge Spinel is the famous stone that changed the perception of Spinel forever. Learn more about this gem and view our beautifully cut stones for sale.

Columbian Emeralds have been the stars of the Emerald world for a long time. Now Zambian Emeralds are making a rise. Here is what you need to know about them.