Welcome back to my blog! As promised, this post will provide insight for those who have interest in rockin’ rocks also known as gemstones or crystals in some cultures and spiritual communities. As a consumer I believe it is always good to acknowledge the background information on any product, and entities affiliated with a service one chooses to use. Gemstones are a treasure from Earth that have been vastly integrated in the lifestyles and cultures of mankind for many years. Jewelry was heavily traded among civilizations dating at least back to 300 B.C. Egypt, The Roman, Byzantine empires have been known to use gemstones for jewelry, tombs and symbolic art. Along with civilizations in the Mediterranean, jewelry has been given as offerings to ancestors, gods and the higher power of the people. Overtime crystals have been associated with the folk lore of providing healing powers, but before any of this could be said, mined and worn, Earth undergoes an fascinating process to create such alluring and raw forms of nature. Let’s briefly discuss gem formation!

Like most pleasant things of this land, Earth is the foundation for nurturing growth. Crystals begin “growing” in the cavities of Earths crust. Temperature, pressure and fluids in these specific placements together promote crystallization. The chemical properties of the fluids contribute to the vast color spectrum seen in rocks and crystals. When the conditions of an environment change, the composing minerals undergo changes commonly known as metamorphism, creating new and unique species. For example rare mineral species, have been found in Africa and no other continent because this location on Earth has suitable conditions for metamorphism. These are only a few of the processes that occur before one can even go out searching for this luxury. The Gem Society provides all you need to know on stones before they are turned into alluring pieces of art. Click here!