Gold, Silver, & Platinum Dealers Massachusetts

Iolite (cordierite or dichroite)
What most people don't realize is that top-quality iolite rivals the best tanzanite in both colour and saturation. If

Lapis lazuli
Lapis lazuli translates from the Arabic as "heaven (or sky) stone" - it was clearly held in high regard in ancient

Andean opal
Andean opal has become very popular because of its bright turquoise colour.

Kyanite
Nearly all gemstones have a single hardness value, no matter where it is measured on the crystal.

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.

Organic Gemstones
Not truly gemstones,  organic gemstones are non mineral based “gems”

Tourmaline
Tourmaline is a favoured gemstone, offering a variety of fabulous colours - sometimes several in just one stone. In a