There are over 2,000 identified natural minerals. Of them, less than 100 are considered gemstones, and, of those, only 16 have any perceived importance or value. We’re going through some of our ...

Gemology involves the study and identification of gemstones. Learn how investors can assess gemstone value and the risks ...

There are about 6,000 different types of minerals, but only a couple hundred are gemstones. Learn more about these special minerals and how someone like you can find your own gemstone. Science Trek is ...

There are over 4,000 minerals on earth, many of which we will never see in real life. Bizarre mineral assemblages and trace impurities have caused some of the world's rarest gemstones. Some you likely ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: In this photo released on February 23, 2021 A model poses at the Tolu Coker DiscoveryLab during London Fashion Week February 2021 at Poplar Works on February 10, 2021 in ...

Synthetic gem-crystals are available since the late 1800s and their production processes were more and more refined. Later, starting in the 1950s, diamond was available via different types of ...