Until recently, only emerald, ruby and sapphire were officially called precious gems. Everything else was called semi-precious. The precious categorization is a reference to value: a really fine ruby, ...

A recent report published by Africa-focused Gemfields (LON: GEM) (JSE: GML) rings the alarm bell on the lack of reliability of data related to the international supply and trade of emeralds and rubies ...

Coloured gemstones miner Gemfields (LON: GEM) (JSE: GML) said on Wednesday it sold almost $69 million of mixed-quality rubies at its June auction, with 97% of the offering gone. The auction marked the ...

Western North Carolina offers several locations for gem mining and exploration. Emerald Village, near Spruce Pine, allows visitors to dig for gems and go underground. Other popular spots in and around ...

Fashion trends with gemstones: They are incredibly versatile and can be styled to complement skin tones, chosen to match different occasions, and set in jewellery that suits one’s personality and ...

Nobility, truth, sincerity, faithfulness and wisdomBirthstone month: September Legend: Ancient Greeks and Romans believed ...

Miners in Myanmar have discovered a massive ruby, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the country ...