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Iris Agate/Rainbow Agate
An iridescent variety of agate - when silced into thin sections it exhibits all the colours of the spectrum.
Appraising Gemstones
When you are first presented with a tray of gemstones it is easy to feel dazzled and slightly overwhelmed, and to
Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is another relative newcomer to the trade, having been on the market only since 1940. It can be
Bead Cuts and Shapes
Beads are believed to be the earliest of jewels — their simple form could be carved easily out of soft gemstone
Apatite
"Good things come in small packages" such is the case with apatite. Although seldom seen in jewelry stores, and
Gemstone Cuts
Behind every beautiful gemstone is a highly talented designer, but the skill of the lapidary (cutter) is often
Kunzite
Kunzite is more widely available than hiddenite. Its named after G.F Kunz, who first descried the gem in 1902 Its