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Precious Gemstones
The definition of what constitutes a "precious" gemstone is a fluid thing changing with societies tastes, travels and
Iris Agate/Rainbow Agate
An iridescent variety of agate - when silced into thin sections it exhibits all the colours of the spectrum.
Moonstone
Moonstone is the opalescent variety of orthoclase. Traditionally thought to be a good- luck stone and an arouser of
Hematite
The metallic silver-grey crystal surfaces of specular hematite are so highly reflective that they were used in the past
Kyanite
Nearly all gemstones have a single hardness value, no matter where it is measured on the crystal.
Bead Cuts and Shapes
Beads are believed to be the earliest of jewels — their simple form could be carved easily out of soft gemstone
Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is another relative newcomer to the trade, having been on the market only since 1940. It can be