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 ...

Each month has at least one gemstone. Here is what you need to know about August's birthstones: peridot, spinel and sardonyx.

The world is a boundless treasure filled to the top with surprises that extend far and wide beyond rock and earth. Buried ...

Jewels, birthstones, and gemstones-these sparkling treasures have captivated humanity for centuries. But is there a difference between jewels and gems? According to Lisa Salzer, founder of Lulu Frost ...

People born in April have several different symbols that identify their birth month. While this gemstone is well-known for its colorless or white variety, there are colored diamonds, such as the ...

The diamond is the birthstone for April. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. While this gemstone is well-known for its colorless or white variety, there are colored ...

Peridot is a yellow-green gemstone that comes from the mineral olivine. Its name derives from the Arabic word "faridat," which means "gem." However, some scholars believe peridot gets its name from ...

People born in August can have one of two astrological signs: Leo (born between August 1 and August 22) or Virgo (born between August 23 and August 31). The gladiolus and poppy also represent those ...