was the key to their success. Why?.
Carving Your Own Gemstones
Gem carving and engraving has been performed since ancient times - jade has been carved decoratively in China for the
Jade
Jade is a gemstone with two incarnations - one abundant, the other a rare precious gem. Yet both jadeite and nephrite
Organic Gemstones
Not truly gemstones, organic gemstones are non mineral based “gems”
Sugilite
Despite the fact that sugilite has been in production for a relatively short period, there are already reports that it
Iris Agate/Rainbow Agate
An iridescent variety of agate - when silced into thin sections it exhibits all the colours of the spectrum.
Cutting to Order
Sometimes it's not possible to find what you want among available gemstones. You may have a design in mind that
Appraising Gemstones
When you are first presented with a tray of gemstones it is easy to feel dazzled and slightly overwhelmed, and to
