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Size and Shape of Pearls
There are many different shapes and sizes of pearls depending on where the come from or what they are formed in.
Amazonite (microcline)
Amazonite is an attractive opaque stone that, due to the presence of lead, is either striped blue and white or a solid
Chalcedony/Agate
Beautiful in its simplicity, the luminous pure colour of chalcedony makes it a truly versatile stone to work with.
Zircon
It is hard to understand why zircon is not more popular with jewelry makers. Its hardness and fracture are no worse
Garnet
Garnet is a far more exciting and versatile stone than people may think. Although the word garnet usually conjures up
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.
Green moonstone
Green moonstone is not as well known as rainbow or blue moonstone as it doesn't have the colour play, but it is still a
