was the key to their success. Why?.
Kyanite
Nearly all gemstones have a single hardness value, no matter where it is measured on the crystal.
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.
Precious White Opal
White opal has a light base and can have a strong colour play.
Lapis lazuli
Lapis lazuli translates from the Arabic as "heaven (or sky) stone" - it was clearly held in high regard in ancient
Cutting to Order
Sometimes it's not possible to find what you want among available gemstones. You may have a design in mind that
Diamond
Advertising tells us that a diamond is a rare and valuable thing to possess. While it cannot be disputed that white
Fire Opal
The colour of fire opal can range from yellow to red, with orange to red the most usual and red the most desirable.