Spectrolite
This is the trade name of Finnish labradorite. Its properties are the same, but it tends to have a dark, opaque colour with a schiller in pink, blue, orange or yellow. The most popular material has an electric blue whaler. Spectrolite can also have a cat's-eye effect
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Spessartite (or Spessartine )
Sourcing Wholesale Jewelry from Overseas
Many retailers will tell you, that sourcing good quality
wholesale silver jewelry was the key to their success. Why?.
Wholesale Jewelry
Precious Black Opal
Black opal has a dark background, which can be dark grey, dark blue, dark green or grey-black - the darker the
Zircon
It is hard to understand why zircon is not more popular with jewelry makers. Its hardness and fracture are no worse
Peridot (also olivin or Chrysolite)
When peridot is good, it is very good, but when it is bad ... There is so much pale and lacklustre material around it
Size and Shape of Pearls
There are many different shapes and sizes of pearls depending on where the come from or what they are formed in.
Spodumene
Spodumene is a fairly recent discovery in gemstone terms and in part still remains a collector's stone. But don't let
Buying Gemstones
Recent advances in gem treatments and synthetic stones have made buying gemstones much more of a challenge. As a
The ring
A ring makes a personal statement, reflecting the character and lifestyle of the wearer. It can represent an attachment