Heliodor was first discovered in Rossing, Erongo in western Namibia in 1910 and was named from the Greek “helios” and “doron,” meaning “gift from the sun.” Displaying characteristic yellowish greens (similar to olive oil), Heliodor is a variety of Beryl, the...

Green Amethyst can be a confusing gem as it is traded under a variety of names and is even sometimes mistaken for other gemstones such as Peridot and Tourmaline. The green variety of Quartz, Green Amethyst is also known as...

Garnet has a history spanning more than 5,000 years. Deriving its name from the Latin word for seed, “granatus,” Garnet was so named because of its similar color to pomegranate seeds. From the svelte necklines of Abyssinian princesses to the powdered...

Deriving its name from the Latin word “fluere,” meaning to flow (in reference to its low melting point), Fluorite is known as “the world’s most colorful gemstone.” Fluorite, from which we get the word fluorescent, crosses the entire color spectrum, from...

While most members of the Beryl family (commonly known as the “mother of gemstones”) such as Emerald or Aquamarine are famous for their colors, Fire Beryl™ is the highly collectible clear variety that displays a Diamond-like fiery brilliance. Legends and lore The...