was the key to their success. Why?.
Feldspar
Despite being the most common rock-forming minerals at the earth's surface, the stones in the feldspar species give
Appraising Gemstones
When you are first presented with a tray of gemstones it is easy to feel dazzled and slightly overwhelmed, and to
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
Demantoid
A green variant of Garnet, or more accurately, the rarest, most valuable, most brilliant of green garnets. Exceedingly
Natural Crystals
Many jewelry designers choose to avoid traditionally cut gemstones, instead using natural forms that require minimal
Opal
Opal has been attributed with various qualities over the years, from bringing misfortune and hardship to the wearer to
Cultured Pearls
Sadly, our love of pearls and desire to follow fashion has greatly reduced the number of natural pearls available in
