AMETHYST

Quartz

Amethyst is a purple form of the mineral quartz, displaying a range of purple hues from soft pastels to deep, rich tones. Prior to the 20th century, amethyst was considered rare and highly valuable. However, the discovery of extensive deposits in Brazil significantly increased its availability and affordability.

CHALCEDONY

Quartz & Moganite

It is a cryptocrystalline variety of silica, consisting of extremely fine intergrowths of quartz and moganite. Both are silica minerals, but they differ in their crystal structures: quartz is trigonal, while moganite is monoclinic.

ETHIOPIAN OPAL

Opal

A significant discovery in 1994 introduced Ethiopia to the global opal market, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. These deposits now yield stunning precious opal, fire opal, and black opal, featuring

KUNZITE

Spodumene

Kunzite is a delicate, pink-to-lilac-colored gemstone variety of the mineral spodumene. Its beautiful color is due to traces of manganese. Kunzite is known for its strong pleochroism, meaning it can appear as different colors when viewed from different angles—ranging from pale pink to violet hues.

This gemstone was first discovered in 1902 in California and was named after George Frederick Kunz, a prominent gemologist. Kunzite is often valued for its clarity, brilliance, and soft pastel tones. However, it is somewhat delicate due to its tendency to cleave easily and its sensitivity to prolonged exposure to sunlight, which can fade its color over time.

Kunzite is often used in fine jewelry and is considered a symbol of love and emotion. It is found in several locations worldwide, including Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, and the United States.

PERIDOT

Olivine

Peridot, a gemstone variety of olivine, is showcased here in this faceted stone, which is an excellent example of its yellowish-green hue.

TOURMALINE

igneous and metamorphic rocks.

Tourmaline refers to a diverse group of boron silicate minerals that share a common crystal structure and similar physical properties but exhibit a wide range of chemical compositions. This variation, along with color zoning within the crystals, results in tourmaline displaying more colors and color combinations than any other mineral group. It's amazing how "impurities" can lead to such extraordinary beauty!

SAPPHIRE

Corundum

Many people are unaware that ruby and sapphire are both varieties of the mineral corundum. These gemstones share the same chemical composition and mineral structure. The presence of trace impurities determines whether a corundum gem becomes a vibrant red ruby or a sapphire in a range of stunning colors, including blue, pink, yellow, and green.

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