In honor of the adorable figurines that started it all, we present the 40th Anniversary Precious Moments Coin Collection. Click this link to shop: http://bit.ly/2vWnbSd | The Bradford Exchange

"Precious stones": a common expression, but what does it really mean? And is it still relevant today? 🤔​ Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds... These are the "precious stones" according to historical classification.​ But today, other stones, such as tourmaline or spinel, can be just as rare and precious.​ Explore the history behind the term "precious stones" with Caroline Boneti, Gemologist and Lecturer at L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.​​ .​ ​ « Pierres précieuses » : une expression courant