A member of the quartz family, amethysts with intense, rich purple shades have long been considered the most precious of these natural crystals and have been the preferred color choice of jewelry ...

Finding a gift that actually means something special is not always easy. People forget about many gifts within a few months ...

Crystals have been used for centuries to ward off evil and introduce happiness, laughter, and prosperity. These precious stones are often worn in the form of pendants, bracelets, and rings and may ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American "The stone is an amethyst; but I, the tipler ...

Crystal enthusiasts visited the Holiday Inn Columbia-East to attend the Gem Amethyst Rock Fossil Sale on Sunday. The sale was put on by Rosella Dobson of Rock Trading, which is a business that ...