The magic and mystery of crystal healing have captivated civilizations for generations. The ancient Egyptians were among the first to use crystals and gemstones as medicinal, spiritual and sacred ...

When it comes to identifying counterfeit moldavite, the devil really is in the details. “Just look at how close they are,” Smoky Mountain Relic Room proprietor and natural history educator Chase Pipes ...

Four years ago, the Halls of Gems and Minerals at New York’s American Museum of Natural History closed for long-overdue renovations. The cavelike space, deliberately designed to evoke the feeling of ...

My birthday month is January, so I think there is no better time to highlight those items that make great birthday gifts - jewels and gemstones. When you shop for someone who's really special in your ...