was the key to their success. Why?.
Prehnite
Prehnite only fully reveals itself as a beautiful gemstone once it has been worked. The rough material hides its
Malachite
Malachite was so popular in the 19th century that the Russian royal family panelled whole rooms with it, and the
Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite has an unusual characteristic: a change in temperature or pressure induces an electrical charge in the
Bead Cuts and Shapes
Beads are believed to be the earliest of jewels — their simple form could be carved easily out of soft gemstone
Semi Precious Gemstones
If a gemstone is not precious, or organic, or artificial…. then the odds are it’s a semi precious stone.
Boulder Opal
Boulder opal is precious opal that has a sandstone or ironstone base.
Precious Gemstones
The definition of what constitutes a "precious" gemstone is a fluid thing changing with societies tastes, travels and