What is a lab-created sapphire? A lab-created sapphire is a type of synthetic sapphire, which means that it was man-made instead of being mined from the earth. The words “synthetic”, “lab-created”, and “lab-grown” all describe the same thing: a gemstone that was created instead of mined, that is physically and chemically identical to its natural […]

Did you know that garnet comes in more colors than the classic red that most people associate it with? Some of the most stunning greens, yellows, oranges, pinks, purples, and reds can be seen in different types of garnet, with some shades being unique and rare. With member names such as pyrope, almandine, and spessartine, […]