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Scapolite
Scapolite is still relatively unknown to jewelry makers and buyers, despite good design potential. Whether it is used
Bead Cuts and Shapes
Beads are believed to be the earliest of jewels — their simple form could be carved easily out of soft gemstone
Rainbow moonstone
Rainbow moonstone has a patchy, milky appearance, which comes from the white orthoclase layers and inclusions.
Buying Gemstones
Recent advances in gem treatments and synthetic stones have made buying gemstones much more of a challenge. As a
Boulder Opal
Boulder opal is precious opal that has a sandstone or ironstone base.
Corundum
The most important of the gem families, corundum provides us with two of the best-known stones: ruby and sapphire. The
Diopside
Diopside is not really a name to attract the jewelry-buying public and it doesn't invoke the reality of this vibrant