was the key to their success. Why?.
Buying Gemstones
Recent advances in gem treatments and synthetic stones have made buying gemstones much more of a challenge. As a
Fluorite
The combination of large sizes, beautiful colours, plentiful supply and value for money makes fluorite a very tempting
Boulder Opal
Boulder opal is precious opal that has a sandstone or ironstone base.
Gemstone Cuts
Behind every beautiful gemstone is a highly talented designer, but the skill of the lapidary (cutter) is often
Spectrolite
This is the trade name of Finnish labradorite. Its properties are the same, but it tends to have a dark, opaque colour
Topaz
To many people, the word topaz brings to mind an inexpensive stone that is either a heat-treated bright blue or a
Sugilite
Despite the fact that sugilite has been in production for a relatively short period, there are already reports that it
