Native Silver
Etymology The term comes from argentum, derived from the Greek ὰργὀς (literally “shiny” or “white”),…
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Native Gold
Etymology The term comes from the Latin word “aurum ‘which means shining dawn, referring to…
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Garnet
Etymology The word garnet comes from the 14th‑century Middle English word gernet, meaning ‘dark red’.…
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Gemstones
A gem is a natural material which can have a mineral, animal, vegetable or meteoric…
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Euclase
Etymology Derived from the Greek word “eu” well and “klasis” break; showing internal cracks that…
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Pink Quartz
Etymology This variety of quartz takes its name from the Latin word that refers to…
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The Emeralds and the VIPs
Celebrities wearing exquisite Emeralds It is no secret that Emeralds have been, throughout history, one…
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Historical Emeralds
Amazing discoveries, Emeralds that tell us histories. Many are the jewels containing Emeralds, but not…
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History of the Emerald
Some evidence and tales tell us about the exploitation of Emeralds thousands of years ago,…
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Native Platinum
Platinum Etymology Platinum, named for its resemblance to silver, metal that was initially confused and…
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