was the key to their success. Why?.
Lapis lazuli
Lapis lazuli translates from the Arabic as "heaven (or sky) stone" - it was clearly held in high regard in ancient
Rainbow moonstone
Rainbow moonstone has a patchy, milky appearance, which comes from the white orthoclase layers and inclusions.
Cultured Pearls
Sadly, our love of pearls and desire to follow fashion has greatly reduced the number of natural pearls available in
Turquoise
For over 3,000 years, the ancient Persians exported turquoise to the world people couldn't get enough of it
Kunzite
Kunzite is more widely available than hiddenite. Its named after G.F Kunz, who first descried the gem in 1902 Its
Orthoclase Feldspar
Orthoclase is a moderately cheap transparent stone that is colourless or pale yellow and can have a bluish white
Opal Matrix
ome opals have a banded growth of precious opal with matrix rock, and there can also be inclusions of matrix within the