was the key to their success. Why?.
Shell
You can saw it, file it, carve it, drill it and engrave it: shell is one of the easiest of materials to work with.
Sugilite
Despite the fact that sugilite has been in production for a relatively short period, there are already reports that it
Setting, designing and size considerations
A stone setting is more than just a means of securing a gemstone. It plays an important part in the design of a piece
Spectrolite
This is the trade name of Finnish labradorite. Its properties are the same, but it tends to have a dark, opaque colour
Peridot (also olivin or Chrysolite)
When peridot is good, it is very good, but when it is bad ... There is so much pale and lacklustre material around it
Fluorite
The combination of large sizes, beautiful colours, plentiful supply and value for money makes fluorite a very tempting
Cultured Pearls
Sadly, our love of pearls and desire to follow fashion has greatly reduced the number of natural pearls available in
