was the key to their success. Why?.
Stone settings and design techniques
There are many things to consider when designing jewllery, how big the piece will be, what the focal point will be etc.
Cabochons
Attitudes toward cabochon-cut gemstones vary from country to country. The United States and Britain view faceted stones
Buying Gemstones
Recent advances in gem treatments and synthetic stones have made buying gemstones much more of a challenge. As a
Inclusions and Optial Phenomena
Much of the beauty of demstones is due to the way they react when light shines on them.
Precious Black Opal
Black opal has a dark background, which can be dark grey, dark blue, dark green or grey-black - the darker the
Topaz
To many people, the word topaz brings to mind an inexpensive stone that is either a heat-treated bright blue or a
Nevada Black Opal
The rarest and most valuable opals are bright on black. Black background opals show off the rainbows of fire, or play