This much-misunderstood gem deserves more attention for its brilliant fire and rainbow of color options, designers say.
Turned to Stone: Erica Silverglide
In this series, we asked gem lovers if they were to die and could come back as a gem, which one would it be and why.
What’s Drawing Jewelers to Ammolite?
A product of ancient ammonite fossils deep underground in Canada, this iridescent stone is a mesmerizing alternative to opal.
Is Lapidary a Dying Art?
Amid financial pressures and declining training opportunities, the number of gem-cutters is plummeting — but there is cause for hope.
The Designer Who Fuses Gems into Single Stones
Yutai’s collection uses an innovative technique to combine multiple pieces.
Turned to Stone: Dave Bindra
In this series, we ask gem lovers: If you were to die and could come back as a gem, which one would it be, and why?
Peridot Pair-Ups: Designers x Fuli Gemstones
The miner has worked with jewelers such as Liv Luttrell and Stephen Webster to promote its striking green goods.
Once-in-a-Generation Gem: The Estrela de Fura
The finders of this 55-carat ruby – which garnered a record $34.8 million at Sotheby’s – hope to boost publicity for Mozambican stones.
Meet the Lion of Merelani
This record-breaking tsavorite of nearly 117 carats recently joined the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection.
A Stunning New Gemstone: Introducing Aquadité
A type of chalcedony discovered by chance in the islands of Indonesia, this gem is distinctive for its gleaming copper flecks.