A collection label can mean different things: a mineral name, a variety, a seller's trade term, or your own nickname. Keep those categories separate when recording your stones.
Amethyst, citrine, rose quartz, and smoky quartz are examples of quartz varieties. A personal label such as “my creativity stone” describes meaning to you, not a mineral species.
Questions to ask a seller
- What material is this identified as?
- Is the name a mineral name, variety, or trade label?
- Are any treatments or coatings disclosed?
- What care instructions apply to this piece?
A photograph or nickname alone does not establish identification. When identification matters, seek a qualified gemologist. Consult GIA's gemstone encyclopedia for a starting point.
You can use your own descriptive labels in the grid studio. Those labels help organize a design; they do not verify the identity of a stone.