was the key to their success. Why?.
Handling Gemstones
You need to know how to handle and care for your gemstones as much as you can to have the least amount of damage happen
Turquoise
For over 3,000 years, the ancient Persians exported turquoise to the world people couldn't get enough of it
Emerald
The chromium and vanadium present in emerald produce its vibrant colour, which is stable against light and heat and so
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
Opal Matrix
ome opals have a banded growth of precious opal with matrix rock, and there can also be inclusions of matrix within the
Inclusions and Optial Phenomena
Much of the beauty of demstones is due to the way they react when light shines on them.
Tourmaline
Tourmaline is a favoured gemstone, offering a variety of fabulous colours - sometimes several in just one stone. In a
