was the key to their success. Why?.
Semi Precious Gemstones
If a gemstone is not precious, or organic, or artificial…. then the odds are it’s a semi precious stone.
Corundum
The most important of the gem families, corundum provides us with two of the best-known stones: ruby and sapphire. The
Fluorite
The combination of large sizes, beautiful colours, plentiful supply and value for money makes fluorite a very tempting
Lapis lazuli
Lapis lazuli translates from the Arabic as "heaven (or sky) stone" - it was clearly held in high regard in ancient
Emerald
The chromium and vanadium present in emerald produce its vibrant colour, which is stable against light and heat and so
Shell
You can saw it, file it, carve it, drill it and engrave it: shell is one of the easiest of materials to work with.
Scapolite
Scapolite is still relatively unknown to jewelry makers and buyers, despite good design potential. Whether it is used
