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
Zircon
It is hard to understand why zircon is not more popular with jewelry makers. Its hardness and fracture are no worse
Pearls produced by snails
pearls can form in sea snails and are extremely rare
Hematite
The metallic silver-grey crystal surfaces of specular hematite are so highly reflective that they were used in the past
Fluorite
The combination of large sizes, beautiful colours, plentiful supply and value for money makes fluorite a very tempting
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.
Kyanite
Nearly all gemstones have a single hardness value, no matter where it is measured on the crystal.
