was the key to their success. Why?.
Spodumene
Spodumene is a fairly recent discovery in gemstone terms and in part still remains a collector's stone. But don't let
Turquoise
For over 3,000 years, the ancient Persians exported turquoise to the world people couldn't get enough of it
Prehnite
Prehnite only fully reveals itself as a beautiful gemstone once it has been worked. The rough material hides its
Opal Matrix
ome opals have a banded growth of precious opal with matrix rock, and there can also be inclusions of matrix within the
Natural glass: obsidian and moldavite
Natural glass tends to be overlooked as a gemstone because of the extensive use of manufactured glass in gemstone
Handling Gemstones
You need to know how to handle and care for your gemstones as much as you can to have the least amount of damage happen
Bead Cuts and Shapes
Beads are believed to be the earliest of jewels — their simple form could be carved easily out of soft gemstone