Learn about the Gemstone Onyx and its use in Jewelry

Onyx is also known as veined agate (agate is also a variety of a rock-forming mineral almost similar to onyx) and a variety of a rock-forming mineral called chalcedony. The origin of the word comes from the Latin word of the same spelling, which means “claw” or “fingernail.” White bands and flesh-colored … Read more

Learn about the Gemstone Chrysoprase and its use in Jewelry

Chrysoprase rough gemstone

Chrysoprase is the birthstone connected to May and traditionally symbolizes happiness, creativity, and prudence. It is an apple-green gemstone that is also called the stone of Venus. Ancient jewelers occasionally mistake it for emeralds.  History  The word “chrysoprase” originated from its literal Greek translation, “chrusos” meaning golden, and “prason” meaning leek. Chrysoprase … Read more

Do Mood Rings Accurately Predict Emotions?

Golden ring with gemstone isolated on black background

Do mood rings really work? This is a question that has been asked for years. Some people believe that mood rings can accurately predict emotions, while others think that they are nothing more than a gimmick. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at how mood rings work and whether … Read more

Non-Diamond Engagement Rings She’ll Love

When it comes to engagement rings, diamond is the number one choice or the dream of many. However, most of us are aware that diamond rings are costly. Meaning, not everyone can afford a diamond engagement ring. Aside from that, some people are searching for other beautiful engagement rings that are not … Read more