David's Blog

A grandmother slips a jade bangle onto her granddaughter's wrist, and tells her about the winter morning her own bangle broke to protect her.

A hidden staircase, four years of digging, and a Maya king who became ruler at twelve, buried with a mask of jade. A grandmother in Palenque tells the story.

On the night before his grandson leaves home, a Māori grandfather gives him a greenstone pendant, and tells him the legend of Waitaiki, the woman who became the river's stone.

An old legend says the whole world rests on a giant sapphire, and that the sky is blue because of it. Here is that legend, told the way it might have been told around a fire long ago.

What makes jade carvings special, what bats, fish, peaches and dragons mean, and how to choose a genuine piece.

July’s birthstone is the legendary ruby — a gem known for its intense red color, fiery symbolism, and regal history. Whether worn as a statement or passed down as an heirloom,...

June’s birthstone, the pearl, is unlike any other. Formed organically by living mollusks, pearls are a natural symbol of purity, wisdom, and feminine beauty. Softly lustrous and timeless, they’ve been treasured...

May’s birthstone is the exquisite emerald, a gem long associated with love, growth, and renewal. With its rich green hue and mystical energy, emeralds have adorned royalty, collectors, and romantics for...

Which Gemstone Are You? Take Our Gem Mirror Quiz Just like people, gemstones have personalities. Some are bold and fiery, others are calm and mysterious, and a few are quietly...

For those born in April, their birthstone is nothing short of legendary: the diamond. Known for its unmatched brilliance, hardness, and eternal symbolism, the diamond has graced everything from royal crowns...

Alexandrite is one of the rarest gemstones on Earth, famous for its dramatic color change from green in daylight to red under warm light. Discover why natural alexandrite rings are rarer than diamonds and highly prized by collectors.

 

The birthstone of March is aquamarine, a gem beloved for its tranquil blue hues and calming energy. With its name literally meaning “water of the sea”, aquamarine has long been associated...