Gemstones, including rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, can be sold for cash, much the same as diamonds and other jewelry.

Each month has at least one gemstone; while some have multiple ... The name is also tied to the Middle English "gernet," or "dark red," the American Gem Society reports. The stone is aptly ...

Dec 30 (Reuters) - Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes rose more than expected in November, notching a fourth straight month of gains as buyers focused on taking advantage of improved ...