was the key to their success. Why?.
Ruby
Ruby is corundum that has a purplish- bluish red to yellow-red colour. The finest colour is pure red with a hint of
Gemstone Cuts
Behind every beautiful gemstone is a highly talented designer, but the skill of the lapidary (cutter) is often
Beryl
Few people can resist the glamour and intensity of the emerald. It is the gemstone that made Cleopatra's mines famous
Hiddenite
This is the raw gemstone variety of spodumene. It was discovered e the United States in 1879 by AE Ridden, hence its
Bead Cuts and Shapes
Beads are believed to be the earliest of jewels — their simple form could be carved easily out of soft gemstone
Faceted Round Cuts
There are two main categories of faceted stones: round shapes and straight-sided shapes.
Labradorite
This fascinating and colourful stone, which offers a range of colours and optical effects, has become a firm favourite
