was the key to their success. Why?.
Topaz
To many people, the word topaz brings to mind an inexpensive stone that is either a heat-treated bright blue or a
Inclusions and Optial Phenomena
Much of the beauty of demstones is due to the way they react when light shines on them.
Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is another relative newcomer to the trade, having been on the market only since 1940. It can be
Apatite
"Good things come in small packages" such is the case with apatite. Although seldom seen in jewelry stores, and
Faceted Square Cuts
The second group of faceted cuts includes straight-sided girdle shapes: squares, rectangles, octagons, triangles,
Size and Shape of Pearls
There are many different shapes and sizes of pearls depending on where the come from or what they are formed in.
Chalcedony/Agate
Beautiful in its simplicity, the luminous pure colour of chalcedony makes it a truly versatile stone to work with.
