Gemstone Blogs
Sapphires of Sri Lanka
Padparadscha, a pink-orange hue that refers to the lotus blossom, is one of the most coveted types of sapphire. It is also one of the...
Not Gemstones, Ghosts - Spooky Abandoned Mines
In the spirit of Halloween, let us take a dive into a few abandoned mines and towns. Save for a few bold residents and ghosts, nobody inhabits...
Moldavite: Stone born from Stardust
A guide for the history, meaning, metaphysical uses, purposes, crystal healing, and properties of the extraterrestrial Moldavite.
Petrified Wood Stone | Meaning and Properties
Petrified wood is a beautiful gemstone that symbolizes the power of time and the importance of patience. It’s been around for millions of years and...
TWINKLE IN THE GROUND – THE COMET MINE OF MONTANA
Comet, Montana, is one of many American ghost towns today. It is also home to one of the abandoned mines in Montana. Once an economic...
Raining Diamonds: Gemstones that are out of this World
Raining Diamonds: Gemstones that are out of this World Quality diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and similar precious stones are rare on Earth. But in space? Not...
Graphite: Stone for Writers and Scribes
A guide for the history, meaning, metaphysical uses, purposes, crystal healing, and properties of the storytelling Graphite.
Malachite Properties & Use
A guide for the history, meaning, metaphysical uses, purposes, crystal healing, and properties of the mesmerizing Malachite.
GREEN GOLD: THE HISTORY OF CHINESE JADE CULTURE
Artisans worked with jade, much like how we work with diamonds today. Because of jade’s scarcity, lapidaries had to work with caution and precision. Any...