Alexandrite was first discovered in Russia in the 1830s and named for Alexander ... The largest taaffeite in the world is a 5.36-carat gemstone owned by Miho Ozawa of Japan, according to the Guinness ...

Some of them can be deadly. Here’s what you should know. 5️⃣ Forgotten gemstone: Diamonds, sapphires and rubies have reigned supreme for decades. But during the Victorian era, a far less ...

Jet, a flat-black, opaque gemstone derived from wood that has experienced extreme compression over millions of years, was the haute stone throughout the Victorian era, a time when fashion and ...

Richemont oversees several prominent luxury watch brands, including Vacheron Constantin, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Cartier. In an address to shareholders documented by Bloomberg, Rupert ...

June offers two beautiful birthstones: the classic pearl and the rare alexandrite. Pearls symbolize purity, wisdom, and tranquility. Alexandrite, on the other hand, is renowned for its color ...

Cody had an unrivalled passion for Australian opals and dedicated most of his life to promoting and celebrating this unique gemstone. His love for collecting gemstones and minerals started from an ...