Stories of Gems

Explore the beautiful sapphires found in the great state of Montana!

That’s right, everyone! You may may have thought Tutti Fruit was a song (by Little Richard, Elvis Presley, and even Queen), or a dessert, or even a place to work. But no, I’m here to tell you it’s a necklace! And an absolutely stunning one at that. This month, I’m doing a series on famous necklaces, and this is one of my favorites. Designed by the iconic Cartier, it’s made up of carved emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. So let’s get to it! Here, in no particular order, are six

I love all shades of of purple and violet! Supposedly, purple symbolizes experimentation and non-conformity, and pushes us to be...

Learn about America's first gemologist, George Kunz, and how he changed the colored stone market in America through his work at Tiffany's.