Many minerals form beautiful crystals, but the most prized of all are gemstones. Uncut gems often look fairly ordinary–like rocks. It's only when they are cut and polished that they obtain the ...

We hardly ever talk about homegrown crystals, though, and that’s a shame once you see how easy it is to make beautiful crystals from scratch. We’ve got to say that we’re impressed by the ...

While crystals and gemstones are often admired for their ... While they may look beautiful and tempting to collect, handling them with care—or not at all—is vital to avoid their lethal ...

When the water used to dissolve the Epsom salt evaporates, the salt particles arrange themselves into a repeating pattern to form beautiful crystals.

Silent auctions added an extra layer of excitement, as attendees placed their bids on rare and unique pieces, hoping to take ...

PT Rocks and Gems, which offers crystals, stones, jewelry and decor, has opened in the Crossroads Center Mall. Owner Phil Barrett operated a seasonal booth at the mall and visited statewide events ...