Once dismissed as ugly ducklings, flawed and unusual stones are increasingly being championed by high-end jewelers.

her designs incorporate a luminous brown agate, known as Sulemani Aqeeq, which is said to bring joy and balance. Meanwhile, Swiss independent jeweler Cora Sheibani highlighted smoky quartz ...

Figure 1. Left: 18K yellow gold “Flames” ring with 25.19 ct Mexican fire opal. Right: This 18K yellow gold “Spice” ring ...

Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country sits Llano, a town where stress dissolves faster than butter on hot cornbread and worries float away down the crystal-clear river that bears its name.

Crystals like Black Tourmaline, Selenite, Smoky Quartz, Amethyst, and Obsidian act as protectors and cleansers, absorbing negative energy and promoting peace. Black Tourmaline guards entryways ...