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Beads, drops and briolettes
Beads have enormous versatility. Along with faceted briolettes and pendeloques (plain drops), they can be incorporated
Prehnite
Prehnite only fully reveals itself as a beautiful gemstone once it has been worked. The rough material hides its
Topaz
To many people, the word topaz brings to mind an inexpensive stone that is either a heat-treated bright blue or a
Bead Cuts and Shapes
Beads are believed to be the earliest of jewels — their simple form could be carved easily out of soft gemstone
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
Rainbow moonstone
Rainbow moonstone has a patchy, milky appearance, which comes from the white orthoclase layers and inclusions.
Feldspar
Despite being the most common rock-forming minerals at the earth's surface, the stones in the feldspar species give