Gemstone Blog

Moonstone is a flashy member of the Orthoclase Feldspar family, a cousin to Labradorite and Sunstone. It sits at a 6 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. Ancient Romans believed that Moonstone was solidified rays of the moon, and both Romans and Greeks associated Moonstone with lunar deities. Moonstone is actually found in many colors including peach, white, and black, but the Rainbow Moonstone is the only one that displays a vibrant blue flash when cut properly.  Moonstone is said to be the stone of new beginnings and divine feminine energy. It is thought to be connected to the moon,...

Amethyst is a mystical purple variety of the Quartz family of crystals. It is a semiprecious stone, and the birthstone for February. Learn more about this magical stone...

Emerald, the stone of successful love! Emeralds are the traditional birthstone for May, so we at Silver Cove want to spread a little "successful love" ourselves by sharing some fun facts and information about this vibrant and popular Gemstone! Emeralds are a variety of the mineral Beryl that has been colored green by amounts of chromium, and occasionally, by vanadium. Beryl has a Mohs Hardness level of 7.5 to 8, making Emerald one of the hardest minerals on earth (Diamonds being a 10 on the Mohs Scale). The deeper the green color, the more valuable the Emerald; with pale green...

St. Patrick's day is right around the corner, and with it we're getting even closer to Spring. What a great time to look through our collection for the best stones for a little bit of extra luck this year! 1.) Carry around a piece of Iron Pyrite as a traditional stone said to bring luck and good fortune to your life. With Iron Pyrite's upbeat golden coloring you can see why it is associated with the Sun and good luck! Iron Pyrite makes a great sphere, check that out here! 2.) Tigers Eye is believed to attract success and knowledge...

Starting February 11th and going straight on until June 11th, we have a new shipping rate for all orders over $75...free! Take all the time you need because this deal is here to stay, let us know what you think by contacting us through the form or by leaving a comment. Some exceptions apply: Does not apply to Keystone orders Does not apply to shipping rates exceeding $30 (orders weighing over 16 kg) Only covers Standard Shipping, 1-7 day delivery Happy hunting!