Garnet Mining in Arizona – The “Ant Hill Garnet” While garnets can be found in all shapes and sizes, Arizona is one of the few

Zircon Mining around the World December is an interesting month for birthstones because there is a triad to choose from.  At one time or another,

Topaz Mining in the U.S. Unfortunately, if you go mining for topaz in Arizona you won’t find yourself having any luck, but don’t be discouraged,

Opal Mining in Arizona and the U.S. Only a handful of states in the U.S. mine different varieties of opal and our great state of

Sapphire Mining in the U.S. Of the few gemstones mined in Arizona, the sapphire isn’t one of them, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t places

What Is Diamond Carat? THE 4C SERIES To complete our lessons on the 4 C’s of diamonds we reach our final ‘C’ – carat weight. 

Peridot Mining in the U.S.  If you are looking for a peridot and you call Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix or any of the other Arizona cities

Ruby Mining in the U.S. Although you won’t find rubies in Arizona, there are several states that have working ruby mines. If you are looking

What Is Diamond Cut? THE 4C SERIES By now, you’re close to calling yourself a diamond connoisseur! We’ve discussed diamond color and clarity but what

Pearl Farming in the U.S.  The two main types of pearls used in jewelry are freshwater and saltwater pearls. Since naturally occurring “wild” pearls are