Moonstone gets its name from the opalescent shimmer which appears similar to moonshine. This shimmer is caused by the reflection of light from the internal structure. Moonstone is found in Burma, Sri Lanka, the U.S., India, Mexico, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar and the European Alps.

New Jade is the name given to this pale sea foam green variety of Jade. Jade has been used for centuries for carving because of its exceptional hardness and density. The color may appear blotchy, banded or spotted depending on the levels of impurities that are present. New jade can be found in Russia, canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the U.S.

There are two types of pearls, natural and cultured. Natural pearls are rare, and as such, most pearls on the market today are cultured. Pearls are further classified as being saltwater or freshwater pearls. Saltwater pearls come from oysters in oceans, gulfs or bays. Freshwater pearls are found in mussels or oysters in lakes, rivers or ponds, and tend to be irregularly shaped and varied in color. A cultured pearl takes about three and a half years to grow.

Peridot is the name given to the gemstone olivine that is colored by the presence of iron. Peridot's color ranges from light lime gold to bright green to beautiful shades of olive. Peridot was a prized gemstone in ancient Egypt, and according to Hawaiian legend, was the tears of the volcano goddess, Pele. Nearly 80% of all Peridot comes from Arizona, but can also be found in Burma, Pakistan, Egypt, China, Australia, Norway, Brazil, South Africa and Hawaii.

Jasper gets its name from the Greek word meaning "spotted stone". Picture Jasper often contains quite realistic natural scenes, and can command respectable prices due to these unusual pictures. Jasper can be found worldwide, but mainly is mined from India, Egypt, the U.S., Canada, Russia, Australia, Madagascar, Brazil and Uruguay.

Peruvian pink opal is a relatively rare stone mined in the Andes mountains of Peru. It ranges from near transparent to opaque with a beautiful pink color.Opals are non-crystalline, and are comprised of tiny silica spheres. Peruvian pink oval is thought to be spiritually uplifting and to create achievement through love.

Pyrite gets its name from the Greek word meaning fire, as it easily produced sparks when struck on steel. Pyrite ranges in color from brassy to gray yellow, and id often tarnished with a brown oxide film. Pyrite is often mistaken for gold, and this is why it is commonly called "Fool's Gold". Unlike gold, pyrite is very brittle and crumbles easily when hammered upon. Metaphysically, pyrite is thought to encourage cleverness and creativity. Pyrite is found in Germany, Japan, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Spain, and the U.S.

Rose quartz has an unique pink color from trace amounts of iron and titanium, and usually appears cloudy or cracked due to inclusions or foreign substances. Rose quartz is usually too cloudy to use as cut gemstones, and is often carved into beads or spheres. In Metaphysics, rose quartz is known as the "love stone", helping the wearer to love themselves and stimulate love for others. Rose quartz is found in the U.S., Brazil, India, South Africa and Madagascar.