History Pink flake moonstone is a type of moonstone, which is a member of the feldspar group. Also known as pink flake feldspar, pink flake moonstone has a soft pink... read more →
History While malachite gemstones are renowned for their rich green color, there is also a gemstone known as red "malachite" that is just as loved for its warm terra cotta... read more →
History The luxuriant, swirling patterns of malachite have striking light and dark green marbling that is unmistakable. The startling beauty of this stone has come to represent sensuality and beauty.... read more →
History Magnetite (not to be confused with magnesite) was originally called lodestone as early as 1548 and by other names such as magnetic hematite. Magnetite was given that name in... read more →
History Lepidolite was first discovered in 1861 by Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff. Originally called "lilalite" because of its lavender color, it was later named "lepidolite" from the Greek "lepidos"--which... read more →
History As the oldest stone in the world, lava has been used in jewelry by many cultures. The Victorian era saw an upsurge in lava jewelry production when cameos were... read more →
History Lapis lazuli is one of the oldest opaque gemstones in history--more than 6,500 years! This deep blue stone includes tiny flecks of mica, like a night sky full of... read more →
History Labradorite is named for where it was found in Labrador, a Canadian province on the Isle of Paul. Inuits once called labradorite a "fire stone" and would use powdered... read more →
History Like other jaspers, zebra jasper is found all over the world and has been used since antiquity. But, unlike much jasper which is spotted, this variety of jasper marble... read more →