Gold, Silver, & Platinum Dealers Washington

Tanzanite and Zoisite
Within this species lies a gemstone of drama and intrigue that is considered, along with the sapphire, to be the finest

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

Bead Cuts and Shapes
Beads are believed to be the earliest of jewels — their simple form could be carved easily out of soft gemstone

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

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

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.

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