was the key to their success. Why?.
Moss Agate/Mocha Stone
Moss agate (also called mocha stone) is a semi-precious gemstone formed from silicon dioxide.
Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is another relative newcomer to the trade, having been on the market only since 1940. It can be
Sapphire
Sapphies are more abundant than ruby because its colouring agents (impurities) are more common than those of ruby.
Tugtupite
According to Inuit legend, tugtupite possesses a special power. In the presence of lovers it will glow
Faceted Square Cuts
The second group of faceted cuts includes straight-sided girdle shapes: squares, rectangles, octagons, triangles,
Sunstone
Sunstone is less well known than labradorite and moonstone, although it is colourful and fascinating to design.
Beads, drops and briolettes
Beads have enormous versatility. Along with faceted briolettes and pendeloques (plain drops), they can be incorporated