Although its component elements of beryllium, aluminum, and oxygen have been present since the earth’s formation more than 4.5 billion … Go to alexandrite
The glittering stars of rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and other pieces of fine jewelry are gemstones, from diamonds, rubies, a… Go to gemstones
Brooches probably started out as utilitarian fasteners rather than decorative pieces of fine jewelry. Some of the earliest brooches fro… Go to brooches
Like amethyst, citrine is a variety of quartz, usually colored a shade of lemon—the names of both the fruit and the gemstone are relate… Go to citrine
Olivine can be found in everything from marble to meteors, but for people who like fine jewelry, the mineral is most appreciated becaus… Go to peridot