was the key to their success. Why?.
Pearls
Created naturally by a living creature over many years, every pearl is unique in its colour, lustre, size and shape.
Stone settings and design techniques
There are many things to consider when designing jewllery, how big the piece will be, what the focal point will be etc.
Lapis lazuli
Lapis lazuli translates from the Arabic as "heaven (or sky) stone" - it was clearly held in high regard in ancient
Physical Properties of Gemstone Material
An understanding of the optical and physical properties of the material is a prerequisite to knowing the best ways of
Zircon
It is hard to understand why zircon is not more popular with jewelry makers. Its hardness and fracture are no worse
Buying Gemstones
Recent advances in gem treatments and synthetic stones have made buying gemstones much more of a challenge. As a
Semi Precious Gemstones
If a gemstone is not precious, or organic, or artificial…. then the odds are it’s a semi precious stone.
