was the key to their success. Why?.
Apatite
"Good things come in small packages" such is the case with apatite. Although seldom seen in jewelry stores, and
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
Scapolite
Scapolite is still relatively unknown to jewelry makers and buyers, despite good design potential. Whether it is used
Stone settings and design techniques
There are many things to consider when designing jewllery, how big the piece will be, what the focal point will be etc.
Green moonstone
Green moonstone is not as well known as rainbow or blue moonstone as it doesn't have the colour play, but it is still a
Fire Opal
The colour of fire opal can range from yellow to red, with orange to red the most usual and red the most desirable.
Kyanite
Nearly all gemstones have a single hardness value, no matter where it is measured on the crystal.