Most people know some very basic information about minerals, crystals, and gemstones, but likely wouldn’t be sure about what ...

Sharp, solid stones form inside the human body more often than you might think. Watch and listen to episode two of The ...

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...

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 ...

Jen Manning-Plassnig is a local artist living in Sykesville. She grew up in Woodbine. Manning-Plassnig first got interested in art when she was a child. “I took stickers and made things out of them. I ...

Collectors of crystals and gemstones will be spoiled for choice in Las Vegas. For the best variety, here are the five ...

Pink, green and blue tourmaline, aquamarine beryl and deep red garnet, purple amethyst and sparkling lepidolite — they all lie buried in Maine granite. To find them, all you have to do is dig — and ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- For five months after her business opened in 2021, Mirna Lovo sat in her Burnsville, Minnesota, studio stocked with dozens of Swarovski crystals and 18-karat gold charms but no clients ...