Agate, a mesmerizing gemstone celebrated for its striking patterns and profound healing properties, has long captivated the hearts and imaginations of people across cultures and civilizations. From ...

AGATE comes from the quartz family and is found in countless shades and colors, from blue to black and from pink to bright firey red. The properties associated with agate can vary based on the color ...

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...

Mineral deposits can create markings that look like forests or mountains, and experts say each stone is distinctive. By Jill Newman When Tarun Adlakha displays a dendritic agate, with its finely ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Ornamental hard stones such as malachite, turquoise and lapis lazuli have been part of the jewellery vocabulary ...