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A purple, semi-precious gemstone will enjoy a moment in the spotlight this weekend at the Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show. Amethyst will glitter at the Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show starting Friday night ...

Deep within a remote private mine, a remarkable discovery recently captured the attention of all who encountered it. Miners, working tirelessly in the depths of the earth, unearthed a rare amethyst ...

In a recent article in Miner Deposita, researchers presented a comprehensive study of the amethyst and agate geodes in the Los Catalanes Gemmological District of Northern Uruguay. This region is ...

The Gem Faire returned to the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Sacramento on Friday for its 35th year, bringing more than 75 of the country’s foremost jewelers, crystal dealers and beaders according to ...