was the key to their success. Why?.
Semi Precious Gemstones
If a gemstone is not precious, or organic, or artificial…. then the odds are it’s a semi precious stone.
Malachite
Malachite was so popular in the 19th century that the Russian royal family panelled whole rooms with it, and the
Nevada Black Opal
The rarest and most valuable opals are bright on black. Black background opals show off the rainbows of fire, or play
Feldspar
Despite being the most common rock-forming minerals at the earth's surface, the stones in the feldspar species give
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
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
Appraising Gemstones
When you are first presented with a tray of gemstones it is easy to feel dazzled and slightly overwhelmed, and to
