What are the different varieties of jewellery stones?

Guide to Gemstones. Gemstones have played various roles in the myths and legends of human cultures throughout history. Some tell a story or are believed .... Today when we think of Onyx we often preface the word with black to distinguish it from other varieties of Onyx. read more

The traditional list of gemstones that are considered precious stones are: Diamond; Ruby; Sapphire; Emerald; All other gemstones are considered as being semi precious stones. These are old terms and not necessarily true these days. To view the treatments associated with each of these stones, visit our Technical Information On Gemstones page. read more

Gemstones have played a variety of roles in the myths and tradition of human cultures throughout history. Each gemstone is exclusive with a special color, birthplace and story. read more