Materials

Kyanite

Kyanite is found around the world, with major deposits found in Switzerland, Brazil, Russia, Kenya, Nepal, Tanzania and in the eastern United States. This attractive blue mineral often appears as...

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis lazuli is an intensely blue stone made of a deep blue lazurite, cloudy white calcite, sparkly pyrite and other minerals. This beautiful mixture of textures gives lapis lazuli its characteristic...

Azurite-Malachite

Azurite-malachite is a blend of two distinct and popular gems: the deep, almost lapis-like blues of azurite and the variegated green shades of banded malachite. These two copper-based gemstones are frequently...

Sterling Silver

For jewelry, sterling silver is by far the most popular silver alloy in the world. Sterling silver, also called .925 silver, consists of 92.5 percent fine silver and 7.5 percent...

Labradorite

Labradorite is named after its location of discovery on the Isle of Paul, near Nain, Labrador, Canada. It was discovered there in 1770 by a Moravian missionary. Geological Properties Labradorite...

Ametrine

Ametrine 101: The Yin-Yang of Gemstones What the Heck Is It? Ever wish your amethyst and citrine could have a baby? Enter Ametrine. It’s like if the gem world had...