Brazil is currently the leader in overall production of amethyst. This article describes the author's visits to three of Brazil’s most important mining areas: Marabá, Pau d’Arco, and Rio Grande do Sul ...
Adjacent amethyst and citrine colors in the same crystal of quartz have been reported from South America, although there appears to be uncertainty as to the exact locality of origin. Such material has ...
Karina Brez has expanded her popular Cowgirl Luv Collection to introduce a series of crystal pendants. Named “Faith,” “Chance,” and “Destiny,” each crystal necklace symbolizes a different aspect of ...
Princess Charlotte shone brightly as she joined her family for the traditional church service at Sandringham, drawing admiring glances for her poised demeanor and ...
As the stone is prone to cracking, it’s usually carved into beads or cabochons to avoid breaking. Prasiolite is a pale-green form of quartz and is becoming popular as an inexpensive green gem for ...