was the key to their success. Why?.
Diopside
Diopside is not really a name to attract the jewelry-buying public and it doesn't invoke the reality of this vibrant
Stone settings and design techniques
There are many things to consider when designing jewllery, how big the piece will be, what the focal point will be etc.
Ruby
Ruby is corundum that has a purplish- bluish red to yellow-red colour. The finest colour is pure red with a hint of
Sillimanite
For some time, this tough, durable gemstone has been either considered a collector's stone or used industrially (in the
Buying Gemstones
Recent advances in gem treatments and synthetic stones have made buying gemstones much more of a challenge. As a
Bead Cuts and Shapes
Beads are believed to be the earliest of jewels — their simple form could be carved easily out of soft gemstone
Sapphire
Sapphies are more abundant than ruby because its colouring agents (impurities) are more common than those of ruby.