Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...

Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more! Peridot is a yellow-green gemstone that comes from the mineral olivine. Its name derives from the Arabic word "faridat," ...

Peridot is a yellow-green gemstone that comes from the mineral olivine. Its name derives from the Arabic word "faridat," which means "gem." However, some scholars believe peridot gets its name from ...