was the key to their success. Why?.
Spodumene
Spodumene is a fairly recent discovery in gemstone terms and in part still remains a collector's stone. But don't let
Beads, drops and briolettes
Beads have enormous versatility. Along with faceted briolettes and pendeloques (plain drops), they can be incorporated
Apatite
"Good things come in small packages" such is the case with apatite. Although seldom seen in jewelry stores, and
Iris Agate/Rainbow Agate
An iridescent variety of agate - when silced into thin sections it exhibits all the colours of the spectrum.
Sillimanite
For some time, this tough, durable gemstone has been either considered a collector's stone or used industrially (in the
Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite has an unusual characteristic: a change in temperature or pressure induces an electrical charge in the
Semi Precious Gemstones
If a gemstone is not precious, or organic, or artificial…. then the odds are it’s a semi precious stone.