Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “The term ‘gemstone’ can be thought of as a catch-all term for the many natural mineral and crystalline formations found within ...

If you were born in May, or are looking for information or a gift for someone who was, you definitely want to know the birthstone for May. This gem comes in a range of hues from vibrant green, ...

From astrological signs to flowers, there are many identifiers for someone's birth month. But there is none quite as beautiful or valuable as the birthstone. Each month has its own gemstone which ...

Gemstones are precious mineral elements that, once cut and polished, are used to make jewelry and other types of ornaments. The majority of gemstones are naturally hard. Gemstones are also used in the ...

A Sri Lankan gem company claims it has discovered the world's largest single natural blue sapphire, a 683-pound gemstone that it plans to auction after obtaining an official valuation. A 310 kilograms ...

U.S. consumers will spend a record $6.4 billion on jewelry around Valentine's Day this year, according to Ankur Daga, founder and CEO of fine jewelry e-commerce company Angara. A decade ago, about 5% ...

A number of states have official gemstones in order to promote geological identity and natural resources, encourage tourism, as well as acknowledging history and unique geological features. State ...

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...