Gemstone Guides
Every Journal story filed under gemstone guides — guides, comparisons and care notes from the people who make the rings.
Pink Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Every Pink Gem
Every pink gemstone worth knowing — from pink sapphire and morganite to spinel, tourmaline,...
Topaz vs Citrine: How to Tell Them Apart
Topaz vs citrine: how the two golden November birthstones differ in mineral, hardness, color,...
Citrine Meaning: Symbolism, History & Properties
Citrine meaning explained: the merchant's stone symbolism of abundance and joy, its history, colors, believed benefits, natural vs heat-treated citrine, and care.
Mystic Topaz: What It Is, Meaning, Value & Care
Mystic topaz explained by a jeweler: what it is, how the PVD rainbow coating is made, whether it's real, its names, meaning,...
Topaz Meaning: Colors, Symbolism & History
Topaz meaning explained: its symbolism of strength and clarity, every topaz color, blue topaz and London blue topaz, white topaz, durability, and...
Blue Zircon: Meaning, the December Birthstone & vs. Cubic Zirconia
One of the oldest, most brilliant gems on Earth — and one of the most misunderstood. What blue zircon is, its meaning,...
Tanzanite Meaning: Symbolism, History, Healing Lore & Value
The stone of transformation and spiritual awareness. Tanzanite's meaning across symbolism, its remarkable discovery, metaphysical lore, the December birthstone, its color, treatment,...
Sapphire Meaning: Symbolism, History & Healing Lore
The stone of wisdom, truth, and faithful love. Sapphire's meaning across symbolism, history and mythology, metaphysical lore, what each color means, the...
Peridot Meaning: Symbolism, History & Healing Lore
The Gem of the Sun — a stone of light, renewal, and prosperity. Peridot's meaning across symbolism, history and mythology, metaphysical lore,...
Ruby Meaning: Symbolism, History & Healing Lore
Passion, love, courage, and vitality — the King of Gemstones. Ruby's meaning across symbolism, history and mythology, metaphysical lore, its colors and...
Rhodolite Garnet: What It Is, Meaning, Value & vs. Red Garnet
The raspberry-purple member of the garnet family. What rhodolite garnet is, how it differs from common red garnet, its color, meaning, value,...
Garnet vs Ruby: An Honest Comparison for Engagement Rings
Two red gems, two different minerals, one big price gap. Hardness, color, value, durability, and how to tell garnet from ruby —...
