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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.
Spectrolite
This is the trade name of Finnish labradorite. Its properties are the same, but it tends to have a dark, opaque colour
Beryl
Few people can resist the glamour and intensity of the emerald. It is the gemstone that made Cleopatra's mines famous
Alexandrite
Alexandrite is a transparent gemstone with a remarkable colour-change property: it appears leaf green in daylight and
Apatite
"Good things come in small packages" such is the case with apatite. Although seldom seen in jewelry stores, and
Topaz
To many people, the word topaz brings to mind an inexpensive stone that is either a heat-treated bright blue or a
Jadeite Jade
Jadeite is a precious gem. In its pure form it is white, but it can also occur in a wide range of colours