Gemstones are treasured for their exquisite beauty, sentimental symbolism and—perhaps most importantly—their market value. These precious pieces of rare rock, once polished and cut, can be worth tens ...

A researcher looks set to transform the jewelry industry after becoming the first to grow – a ruby in a ring. Sofie Boons grew the gemstone from a “ruby seed” in situ – in a platinum ring. Sofie is a ...

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...

"If you look at a top-quality, gem quality ruby versus the top quality of a diamond – let's say they're five carats each – the ruby is going to be much rarer and much more expensive than that ...

The 11 biggest gemstones in the world are considered rare and very expensive. Gems have been valued for their beauty and the number of things we can use them for. They’re made out of the earth and ...

Gemstone Wearing Rules: Wearing gemstones is not just considered a fashion statement; many people associate it with their ...

It's July, and if you have a birthday this month, the ruby is your birthstone. Rubies have been called the "king of gems," symbolizing strength, power and love. And they don't come cheap.You can buy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate Matthams Spencer is a Paris-based writer who covers jewelry. This article is more than 5 years old. A miner shows off the ...

At 23.1 carats, the gem is one of the largest Burmese rubies in the world. Chip Clark/National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution We don't need Wagner or Tolkien to tell us how ...

Gemstones are one of nature's most beautiful mysteries. Each stone has a unique story, from the Diamond, which is often older than the stars, to the Peridot, which has been found in stardust from ...