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Physical Properties of Gemstone Material
An understanding of the optical and physical properties of the material is a prerequisite to knowing the best ways of
Amber
It is easy to see why amber, once called the gold of the north, was so highly prized. Remove the crusty, weathered
Pearls
Created naturally by a living creature over many years, every pearl is unique in its colour, lustre, size and shape.
Demantoid
A green variant of Garnet, or more accurately, the rarest, most valuable, most brilliant of green garnets. Exceedingly
Setting, designing and size considerations
A stone setting is more than just a means of securing a gemstone. It plays an important part in the design of a piece
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
Apatite
"Good things come in small packages" such is the case with apatite. Although seldom seen in jewelry stores, and