When you think of expensive gemstones, what comes to mind? Most people think of the Big Four: diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. However, it might surprise you to know that there are ...

The natural diamonds that were hoarded by potentates of old have little of the visual drama that we associate with today's faceted gems. Deeply colored rubies, emeralds, and sapphires were far ...

They say diamonds are forever – but the tradition of proposing with a diamond engagement ring is apparently falling out of favour. Instead we’re opting for emerald, sapphire or ruby rings ...

There are a number of semiprecious gems, many quite beautiful, but diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds continue to qualify as "precious." (At one time, amethyst was also considered a ...

Pink Diamond – $1.19 million per carat Ruby – $1.18 million per carat Emerald – $305,000 per carat Alexandrite – $70,000 per ...

He held up something glittering in his hand. . . . For more than an hour, diamonds were being found in profusion, together with occasional rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Why a few pearls weren ...

Image Source: Pixabay People usually think of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds when they think about gemstones. In the vast universe of gemstones, there are, nevertheless, a lot of uncommon and ...

Gemstones have been a topic of fascination to human beings for centuries, not just for their beauty, but also for how rare ...

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Investment value: Precious stones like diamonds, emeralds, and rubies increase in worth over time due to their rarity and desirability. “For those seeking stylish yet affordable options ...

Brazil has become one of the world’s top three most important sources of emeralds, alongside Colombia and Zambia.