was the key to their success. Why?.
Andean opal
Andean opal has become very popular because of its bright turquoise colour.
Turquoise
For over 3,000 years, the ancient Persians exported turquoise to the world people couldn't get enough of it
Hematite
The metallic silver-grey crystal surfaces of specular hematite are so highly reflective that they were used in the past
Nevada Black Opal
The rarest and most valuable opals are bright on black. Black background opals show off the rainbows of fire, or play
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.
Shell
You can saw it, file it, carve it, drill it and engrave it: shell is one of the easiest of materials to work with.
Jadeite Jade
Jadeite is a precious gem. In its pure form it is white, but it can also occur in a wide range of colours