Gold, Silver, & Platinum Dealers Wisconsin

Handling Gemstones
You need to know how to handle and care for your gemstones as much as you can to have the least amount of damage happen

Semi Precious Gemstones
If a gemstone is not precious, or organic, or artificial…. then the odds are it’s a semi precious stone.

Pearls produced by snails
pearls can form in sea snails and are extremely rare

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.

Moss Agate/Mocha Stone
Moss agate (also called mocha stone) is a semi-precious gemstone formed from silicon dioxide.

Cabochons
Attitudes toward cabochon-cut gemstones vary from country to country. The United States and Britain view faceted stones

Setting, designing and size considerations
A stone setting is more than just a means of securing a gemstone. It plays an important part in the design of a piece