Guides & History
Explore deep articles on gemstone history, ancient lapidaries, and the science of authenticity.
May 2026
Yana Alashnikova
Kali Yuga & Gems: Why Semi-Precious Substitutes are Safer
Discover why ancient sages recommended semi-precious stones (Uparatnas) over dangerous, flawed precious gems in the modern age.
April 2026
Elena Elkina
The World\
Explore the blood-soaked history of the world\
April 2026
Irina Petrushenkova
How the Ancients Detected Fake Stones: 4 Rules by Pliny the Elder
Romans were already dealing with glass fakes and glued doublets in 77 AD. Discover the methods Pliny the Elder documented.