was the key to their success. Why?.
Lapis lazuli
Lapis lazuli translates from the Arabic as "heaven (or sky) stone" - it was clearly held in high regard in ancient
Carving Your Own Gemstones
Gem carving and engraving has been performed since ancient times - jade has been carved decoratively in China for the
Rainbow moonstone
Rainbow moonstone has a patchy, milky appearance, which comes from the white orthoclase layers and inclusions.
Andean opal
Andean opal has become very popular because of its bright turquoise colour.
Sphene
Sphene is highly regarded as a gemstone by collectors, but scarcity has kept it out of the commercial market until now.
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
Pearls
Created naturally by a living creature over many years, every pearl is unique in its colour, lustre, size and shape.
