was the key to their success. Why?.
Buying Gemstones
Recent advances in gem treatments and synthetic stones have made buying gemstones much more of a challenge. As a
Pearls produced by snails
pearls can form in sea snails and are extremely rare
Fluorite
The combination of large sizes, beautiful colours, plentiful supply and value for money makes fluorite a very tempting
Amber
It is easy to see why amber, once called the gold of the north, was so highly prized. Remove the crusty, weathered
Orthoclase Feldspar
Orthoclase is a moderately cheap transparent stone that is colourless or pale yellow and can have a bluish white
Labradorite
This fascinating and colourful stone, which offers a range of colours and optical effects, has become a firm favourite
Faceted Square Cuts
The second group of faceted cuts includes straight-sided girdle shapes: squares, rectangles, octagons, triangles,
