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What is Moissanite? Exploring This Silicon Carbide
What is moissanite? When a popular artisan who has worked in lapidary since the 1950s suggests taking a closer look at their “grit of...
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Gemstones of the Bible
What are the gemstones of the Bible? The Bible makes many general references to “precious stones” and “jewels,” most often as metaphors for such...
Minerals & Metals of the Bible
Minerals and metals in the Bible are referenced more than 1,700 times, using such familiar terms and phrases as "fire and brimstone," "pieces of...