About Citrine

The name ‘Citrine’ was used for several different types of yellow-colored stones until the sixteenth century. The name comes from...
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About Emeralds

Emeralds were known to the Ancient Egyptians and other civilizations before 2000 BC, and one of the most famous emerald mine in Upper Egypt was said to belong to the Queen of Sheba. At the time...
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About Garnet

Throughout the ages, there was a legendary belief that garnet was a warrior’s talisman. Garnet was believed to have magical properties...
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About Opal

According to Greek mythology, the opal came from the tears of joy of Zeus after vanquishing the Titans. In India, it was thought to be the goddess of Rainbows who was...
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About Topaz

Topaz gemstones come in a variety of colors, going from clear (white) to light blue, brown, golden yellow and ...
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About Tourmaline

Tourmaline was already known in antiquity but was always likened to other stones depending on its color. In the Middle East and Far East, it had been used for making jewelry for centuries...
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