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What You Need to Know About Colored Gemstones

A library of information about popular colored gemstones. Start here if you are looking for details about jewelry made with gemstones such as ruby, turquoise, sapphire, opal, amethyst and many more.
  1. Aquamarine (4)
  2. Birthstones by Month
  3. Amethyst (2)
  4. Garnet (1)
  5. Alexandrite (3)
  6. Emerald (6)
  7. Jade (1)
  8. Opal (2)
  9. Peridot (5)
  10. Ruby (6)
  11. Sapphire (7)
  12. Topaz (3)
  13. Turquoise (9)

Rose Quartz

Facts about rose quartz, a popular and plentiful gemstone that you'll encounter when you shop for jewelry.

Amber Facts and Buying Tips

Advice to help you shop for and purchase amber jewelry.

Moonstone

Get the facts you need to know about moonstone before you buy moonstone jewelry. Learn how to care for moonstone, what colors it exists in and more. And then take a look at some of our favorite selections of moonstone jewelry.

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