Gems, nature's jewels

Simple text and photographs describe what diamonds look like, where they are found, how they are used, what makes them valuable, and other related topics.

Simple text and photographs describe what emeralds look like, where they are found, how they are used, what makes them valuable, and other related topics.

Simple text and photographs describe what turquoise looks like, where it is found, how it is used, what makes it valuable, and other related topics.

Simple text and photographs describe what rubies look like, where they are found, how they are used, what makes them valuable, and other related topics.

An introduction to amber, what it is, where it is found, amber in history, making amber jewelry, and more.

Text and color photographs explore the history of topaz.

An introduction to amethysts, where they are found, geodes, what makes them valuable, and amethysts in history.

An introduction to pearls, how they are made, where they are found, cultured pearls, what they look like, and more.

Text and color photographs explore the chemical makeup of garnets, how they are mined, and which kinds of rocks they are usually found under.

An introduction to amber, what it is, where it is found, amber in history, making amber jewelry, and more.