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Semi Precious Gemstones
If a gemstone is not precious, or organic, or artificial…. then the odds are it’s a semi precious stone.
Malachite
Malachite was so popular in the 19th century that the Russian royal family panelled whole rooms with it, and the
Sugilite
Despite the fact that sugilite has been in production for a relatively short period, there are already reports that it
Fire Opal
The colour of fire opal can range from yellow to red, with orange to red the most usual and red the most desirable.
Sillimanite
For some time, this tough, durable gemstone has been either considered a collector's stone or used industrially (in the
Sphene
Sphene is highly regarded as a gemstone by collectors, but scarcity has kept it out of the commercial market until now.
Scapolite
Scapolite is still relatively unknown to jewelry makers and buyers, despite good design potential. Whether it is used