This large marble-hosted occurrence in the Pamir Mountains is a potentially productive source of corundum, including ruby with a bright red color reminiscent of “pigeon’s blood” Burmese rubies.

The Bible makes many references to jewels and precious stones. This is not so surprising, since in every civilisation gemstones have been highly prized and sought after. There are many gemstones and ...

Yianni Melas discovered the aquaprase, the first new gem of the 21st century. Credit: Courtesy of Yianni Melas World-acclaimed gems guru and human rights activist Yianni Melas has been budded the ...

The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 is just a few weeks away, and the trailer is here to help fans feel the spirit. The comedy series is coming to an end after this last installment, and from the ...

Gemstones, including rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, can be sold for cash, much the same as diamonds and other jewelry. However, more often than not, those stones have very little resale value ...

Tamkin Mehrabuddin and her sister were preparing lunch in their home in Tajikistan when police officers knocked on their door. The two Afghan women were ordered to accompany them to a police ...

If you're looking for an adventure off the beaten path, these hidden gems of Meghalaya are your perfect destination. Let’s dive into the 15 undiscovered treasures of this northeastern paradise.

Figure 1. Pleochroism in a 15 ct tanzanite, as seen with the unaided eye through the crown and the pavilion sides and ends. Photo by Wimon Manorotkul. In describing colored gemstones, the major ...

Green gemstones are believed to symbolize harmony and healing — only part of the reason they’re so expensive. Green reminds people of nature, so it’s only natural that green gemstones are believed to ...

GEMS Education is preparing to open the UAE’s most expensive school in August 2025. Dubbed the GEMS School of Research and Innovation, the school — located in Dubai Sports City — is being ...

Lower your brow and grab the popcorn as it’s time to look at ten unmissable B-movie gems…. The past few months has seen cinemas filled with mainstream films like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and ...