was the key to their success. Why?.
Chalcedony/Agate
Beautiful in its simplicity, the luminous pure colour of chalcedony makes it a truly versatile stone to work with.
Cabochons
Attitudes toward cabochon-cut gemstones vary from country to country. The United States and Britain view faceted stones
Natural glass: obsidian and moldavite
Natural glass tends to be overlooked as a gemstone because of the extensive use of manufactured glass in gemstone
Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is another relative newcomer to the trade, having been on the market only since 1940. It can be
Spodumene
Spodumene is a fairly recent discovery in gemstone terms and in part still remains a collector's stone. But don't let
Prehnite
Prehnite only fully reveals itself as a beautiful gemstone once it has been worked. The rough material hides its
Labradorite
This fascinating and colourful stone, which offers a range of colours and optical effects, has become a firm favourite