World of Gems
The History and Beauty of Gemstones
A passionate study of the fascinating world of gemstones. Beauty, mystery, intrigue, and obsession are to be found in the gem world. This will be a guided tour of that sphere. Diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and more will be featured on this site. I will look at the history and the beauty of gemstones.

Discover the charm of GEMSTONES and enjoy their magnificent world
Gemstones Classification, birthstones and general information about what you need to know before buy
Gemstones basically classified as precious and semi-precious. That classification goes back to the ancient Greek. Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire are precious gemstones, and the rest is semi-precious gemstones. Lots of gemstones are translucent, and they have fancy colors. Generally, they have good hardness (5 and above in Mohs scale). Recently, Gemstones classified with their hardness, colors, chemical substance, and crystallization. Gemstones convert your negative energy to positive, an...

Zultanite Gems & Jewelry
Zultanite - The Rare and Precious Color Changing Gemstone
Zultanite is a rare and precious color changing gem. Zultanite as jewelry was very recent and was first cut as a gemstone only in the year 1977. Many jewelers earlier traded these gems as Diaspore (Greek - diaspora meaning 'to scatter') however, Zultanite is not to be confused with Diaspore (which is a whitish, yellowish, or greyish mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium oxide in orthorhombic crystalline form, as in bauxite and corundum). The rarity of this gem is highlighted by the fact th...

Gemstones and Gems
Introduction to the World of Gemstones
Gemstones and gems are exciting and interesting. Treasured for their beauty and durability, as well as their unique colors and different types of gemstones. Men and women have prized gemstones for thousands of years. Found all over the world, there are over 300 different types of gemstones currently used for making jewelry. This is a brief introduction to the fascinating and exciting world of gemstones.

Gemstones, Rocks, Minerals and Crystals
Valley Gems is South Africa,s Leading Rock,Mineral, Gemstone, Crystal and Jewelry Store
Situated at The Karoo Square and Lifestyle Center 141 Lynnwood Road The Willows Pretoria is South Africa,s leading Gemstone, Rock Mineral and Crystal Shop Established in 2002 by Chris and Vanessa Stylianou on their return to South Africa from the slopes of Kilimanjaro. Valley Gems is a family business and our attitude is that our customers are part of that family of stone lover's and will always be welcome in our shop. We welcome you to browse through our massive selection of Crystals,Gemston...

The lure of diamonds and gemstones
Alluring Gemstones and their History
Whether loose or set in gold or silver jewelry, gemstones are a symbol of elegance and romance. Each gemstone has a story, from diamonds and eternal love, to the topaz and protection from enemies and sudden death. The lore associated with gemstones is filled with mystery, healing, metaphysical powers, and astrological significance. But truly, we love diamonds and gemstones in particular for how they combine to create the most stunning jewelry, such as the sideways diamond heart necklace* (se...