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Famous Rubies & Where You Can See Them

by Mosteller American Gemstones | Dec 27, 2019November 27th, 2019 | Gemstones Blog

With its vivid red color, it is not surprising that the rubies of the world have an interesting past! Once thought to grow from trees as small white...

Amethysts have always been a symbol of wealth and protective powers

Amethysts: A History

by Mosteller American Gemstones | Nov 28, 2019November 27th, 2019 | Gemstones Blog

There is a lot of folklore and legend that surrounds the color purple. From ancient times until now, the color purple is associated with luxury,...

The Interesting History of the Garnet

by Mosteller American Gemstones | Jan 4, 2019September 1st, 2018 | Gemstones Blog

While the garnet is a treasured gift as the birthstone for January and to celebrate a 2nd, 6th, and 19th wedding anniversary, its use dates back...

Interesting Tidbits About Zircon

by Mosteller American Gemstones | Dec 5, 2018September 1st, 2018 | Gemstones Blog

Blue zircon is an alternative birthstone for December and an ideal substitute for the other two options, tanzanite and turquoise. There are many...

The Powers of Topaz

by Mosteller American Gemstones | Nov 5, 2018September 1st, 2018 | Gemstones Blog

Throughout history, there have been powers and abilities associated with the many gemstones our planet has to offer. Topaz is no exception and has...

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About an Opal

by Mosteller American Gemstones | Oct 5, 2018November 19th, 2018 | Gemstones Blog

October is the perfect time to learn about opals. Along with pink tourmaline, opal is the birthstone for this month and it is also used to celebrate...

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