was the key to their success. Why?.
Appraising Gemstones
When you are first presented with a tray of gemstones it is easy to feel dazzled and slightly overwhelmed, and to
Sphene
Sphene is highly regarded as a gemstone by collectors, but scarcity has kept it out of the commercial market until now.
Buying Gemstones
Recent advances in gem treatments and synthetic stones have made buying gemstones much more of a challenge. As a
Sunstone
Sunstone is less well known than labradorite and moonstone, although it is colourful and fascinating to design.
Bead Cuts and Shapes
Beads are believed to be the earliest of jewels — their simple form could be carved easily out of soft gemstone
Precious Black Opal
Black opal has a dark background, which can be dark grey, dark blue, dark green or grey-black - the darker the
Amber
It is easy to see why amber, once called the gold of the north, was so highly prized. Remove the crusty, weathered