Precious gems and stones—long valued for their ... for "grain," in this case referring to a red dye. Amethyst is February’s birthstone, a deep purple variety of quartz. Its root, the Greek ...

Cressida — Greek for “gold,” this name has been used in everything from Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida to Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games. Dandelion — The yellow of this cheerful plant is ...

Gemstone-inspired baby names are on the up - some you will have heard before while others are far more unusual ...

But did you know that there's a stone specifically linked to you, based on your month of birth? Intrigued? Then read on to discover which birthstone is yours.Each birthstone holds a unique meaning and ...

If you’re dreaming of escaping the dreary winter weather and basking in sunshine look no further than this one "hidden gem" of Tanzania ... and scorching 35°C February temperatures.

Panzanella, the peak-summer bread-and-tomato salad, turns into a satisfying dinner when you toss in tender flaked chunks of salmon. A simple anchovy-Dijon vinaigrette does double duty as both a ...

Know the astrological beliefs, healing properties, spiritual and emotional benefits, positive and negative effects of a Pearl. Learn about the care and maintainence of Pearl gemstone ...

If you’re looking to get your tan on at the beach while the sunshine’s out, the UK’s best coastal hidden gems have been named – and one Welsh location has come out on top. Just south of ...

US consumers are buying gemstone jewelry, with 65% seeking out designs containing birthstones, a Plumb Club survey showed. Some 39%, a 7% increase from the previous survey in 2023, were interested in ...