What is the difference between precious vs. semi precious gemstones? According to the International Gem Society, 2 today’s ...

Semi-precious gems are also having a moment, driven by concerns about ethical mining and lab-grown doppelgangers. It’s time to take a look. Insofar as we’ve covered diamonds before in this ...

Gemstones are valued based on the Four Cs - color, clarity, cut, and carat. Precious stones include diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. Semi-precious stones are evaluated on their rarity ...

The 66th Mississippi Annual Gem and Mineral Show allowed visitors to see semi-precious rocks and stones from all over the world. This is a two-day event that began at 9 a.m. and ended at 6 p.m. John ...