The Golden Beryl

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This gorgeous crystal of golden light is a favorite here at Dig For Gems. Also known as Heliodor, which is Greek for sun “Helios” and gift “door”. The main sources of this gemstone are Madagascar, Namibia, Brazil, Russia, and the … Continued

Grab your own Garnet!

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Garnets are costly and exquisite gems. Their beauty makes them extremely sought-after by gem lovers. Their beautiful colors are always natural and unenhanced. The great many color variations of garnet, cause it to be confused with other stones. Historically red … Continued

Made to Order! Amethyst Tshirt (Mens/Unisex)

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T-shirt Tuesday is proud to present this one of a kind Amethyst T-shirt. It is great for you or your woman! This stunning example of an Amethyst was found in Montana. Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used … Continued

Amazing Alexandrite

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Alexandrite is a young gemstone with a noble history. Discovered in Russia and named after Tsar Alexander II (1818-1881), it was the very first crystal from the emerald mines in the Urals. Boasting both red and green hues that are … Continued

Nigerian Tourmaline – [SOLD]

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A new kind of tourmaline was found 25 miles from the city of Ibadan, Nigeria in the summer of 1998. It’s called Nigerian Tourmaline. This is known as one of the greatest discoveries of tourmaline in decades. Most of the … Continued

The Sunny Spessartite

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In the mid-1800’s the spessartite was discovered in Spessart, Bavaria. It entered the mainstream during the 1990’s when new deposits were unearthed in Africa. Large deposits of this beautiful gemstone have been found in Mozambique, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, … Continued

Dig up your very own Morganite!

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Emerald and aquamarine are the other two gemstones thought comparable to morganite. Its definitely the least known gemstone from the colorful and stunning group of the beryls. Prized possessions of jewel collectors due to its scarcity, Morganite is a gem … Continued

For Sale: Dirty Girls Rock T-Shirt

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This week for T-shirt Tuesday we are happy to announce you can now choose from scoop-neck or v-neck style shirts! Our new sexy and cute collection of women’s t-shirts from Dig For Gems, is the perfect accessory to your digging … Continued

Jade: The Ornamental Rock.

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Jade’s special significance is comparable with that of diamonds or gold here in the West. The gem form of the mineral Jade is made up of a microcrystalline interlocking crystal matrix.  Found in the 1800’s and considered the “imperial gem,” … Continued