A gemstone is the name given to a rare or otherwise highly prized mineral crystal. They are often cut and polished to make jewelry, ornaments, and clothes. Gemstones have been sought after by mankind ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The excavation of a Roman bath in England revealed over 30 semiprecious gemstones, according to archaeologists. Photo from the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Millions of Brits are estimated to ...

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 ...