BIRTHSTONES Birthstones have always been one of the most popular category sought after by jewelry designers, gemstone enthusiasts, and more. Not only are birthstones beautiful and unique, their backstory is unique as well. Origin of Birthstones The birthstone tradition began...
The Magnificent Terahertz A very new stone, Terahertz is an amazing addition to any stone-lover’s collection. It was only discovered a decade ago by Japanese scientists, and it is made when silica is extracted from sand or quartz. It is...
Interesting Facts About Interesting Stones With hundreds of stone types available on the market, overlooking some stones is very common and oftentimes unintentional. We get it - Dakota Stones offers roughly 6,000 gemstone products, it’s hard to look at all...
Why Do People Collect Gemstones and Crystals? The obsession with stones dates back thousands of years and recently has grown into a tidal wave of trends and information. Stones and crystals can be traced all the way back to the Ancient...
Tourmaline: A Stone of Rainbows Tourmaline has the widest range of colors out of any gemstone species known to man - so wide, in fact, that you could find Tourmaline in basically any shade of any color! Many color families...
Citrine & Amethyst: One and the Same Here's an interesting fact: Citrine was once Amethyst and vice versa. The only difference between the two stones is the impurities that create color in the stone. Citrine is made when heat and pressure...
With the use of geometry and a good understanding of light, which is extremely important for precious stones with strong dispersion - or color refracting through light - we can create optimal cuts for each individual stone type. The facets...
Gemstones: What's In A Name? Every gemstone is unique and beautiful in its own way. Some are bold and colorful, others are earthy and natural, and some look like they came from outer space (and some did!) There are 16...
Nuggets and Chips: High Quality Stone with Minimal Investment Nuggets and chips are made from premium off-cuts when cutting cabochons and other shapes. It is a great way to incorporate high quality stones with minimal investment. They are simply tumbled,...
