was the key to their success. Why?.
Prehnite
Prehnite only fully reveals itself as a beautiful gemstone once it has been worked. The rough material hides its
Iolite (cordierite or dichroite)
What most people don't realize is that top-quality iolite rivals the best tanzanite in both colour and saturation. If
Opal Matrix
ome opals have a banded growth of precious opal with matrix rock, and there can also be inclusions of matrix within the
Scapolite
Scapolite is still relatively unknown to jewelry makers and buyers, despite good design potential. Whether it is used
Natural Crystals
Many jewelry designers choose to avoid traditionally cut gemstones, instead using natural forms that require minimal
Sphene
Sphene is highly regarded as a gemstone by collectors, but scarcity has kept it out of the commercial market until now.
Amber
It is easy to see why amber, once called the gold of the north, was so highly prized. Remove the crusty, weathered
