GEMSTONE INFORMATION & TREATMENTS

Gemstone Information & Treatments

Many gemstones are treated to enhance their natural beauty or to stabilize the stone.

AMAZONITE

This mystical stone mined in Brazil, varies from light aqua blue to teal green with a wide range of shades. Inclusions and striations are a natural characteristic within the stone.

Stone Treatment: Heated/Stabilized

AMETHYST

Birthstone: February

Member of the quartz family, mined in India and Africa.

The name comes from the Greek amethustos (or, “not to intoxicate”). Amethyst was one of the first gemstones used by man, and has had royal and ecclesiastical associations in many legends. It has been ascribed the power to prevent intoxication, assure victory, protect travelers and enhance its wearers business acumen.

Stone Treatment: Heated

AQUA QUARTZ

From the mineral rich mines of Brazil, Quartz is thought to bring out one’s inner beauty and enhance intuition.

Stone Treatment: Heated/Surface enhanced

AQUA QUARTZ DOUBLET

From the mineral rich mines of Brazil, Quartz is thought to bring out one’s inner beauty and enhance intuition.

Stone Treatment: (Doublet) Quartz Doublet is composed of Clear Rock Crystal Quartz at the crown and pavilion of the stone, fused together with color treated bond to achieve the brilliant color. This treatment brings us new and vibrant colors rarely, if ever, found in nature.

BLACK RUTILATED QUARTZ

Also called Tourmalinated Quartz, the Black Rutilated Quartz is transparent clear rock crystal with needles of black tourmaline crystals arrayed inside of the stone. Every cabochon has a different pattern ,making each of these stones unique.

Stone Treatment: Heated

CARNELIAN

Mined in India, Carnelian is a rich red to orange semi-precious gemstone. Since ancient times, this stone has been considered a talisman for good luck.

Stone Treatment: Heated/Dyed

CHRYSOCOLLA

A copper bearing mineral, Chrysocolla is rich green in color and can display subtle black matrix and turquoise inclusions and is associated with tranquility, peace and intuition. It is thought to offer gentle and soothing qualities

Stone Treatment: Occasionally surface coated

CHALCEDONY

Chalcedony, a microcrystalline variety of Quartz

Widely used throughout history for adornments, it was a favorite during the Victorian era for use in cameos and intaglios. Chalcedony is associated with increased vitality and emotional balance.

Stone Treatment: Heated/Dyed

CITRINE

Birthstone: November

Shining with the warmth of a golden sunset, Citrine is mined in India and is associated with creativity and promoting personal clarity.

Stone Treatment: Heated

DRUSY QUARTZ

Naturally formed by tens of thousands of tiny quartz crystals which form on or within another stone, the Druzy Quartz is enhanced with a titanium coating to bring out the rich hues of color, which can shift from purple, blue, green, bronze and pink tones. This special characteristic of Drusy Quartz makes each stone extraordinarily unique.

Stone Treatment: Heated/Titanium coated

ELIAT STONE

Eilat Stone is the name for a green-blue inhomogeneous mixture of several secondary copper minerals including malachite, azurite, turquoise, pseudomalachite, chrysocolla and others. The Eilat stone is the National stone of Israel, and is also known as the King Solomon Stone.

Stone treatment: Not known to be enhanced

ETHIOPIAN OPAL

Mined in Ethiopia, the opal is treasured all over the world, symbolizing hope, purity and love!

Stone Treatment: Not known to be enhanced

GARNET

Birthstone: January This deep red stone is mined in Mozambique, Africa. Garnet derives its name from the Latin word for pomegranate, granatum, due to its resemblance to the color of the pomegranate seeds. Associated with fire, it is considered the gem of faith, friendship, constancy and truth.

Stone Treatment: Heated

FLUORITE

Century old legends portray Fluorite as the heart of the rainbow, due to the varied bands of color. Talismans, amulets and statues have been carved from this colorful stone throughout history, with legends of protection for those that possessed the stone.

Stone Treatment: Heated

GREEN TURQUOISE COMPOSITE

Mined in the USA, the vibrant green turquoise ranges from chartreuse to Kelly green with a subtle to heavy matrix of brown, gold and/or cream color veins and inclusions in the stone.

Stone Treatment: Heated/Stabilized/Compressed/Dyed

LABRADORITE

Special skills are used in the cutting of the Labradorite stone, to highlight the natural hues of green, blue and gray and enhance the interior inclusions. The appearance of Labradorite is often compared to delicate iridescence of butterfly wings, mesmerizing with depth and shifting colors. Legends portray the Labradorite stone to increase insight and creativity to those who wear the stone!

Stone Treatment: Heated

LAPIS LAZULI

Mined in Afghanistan, Lapis Lazuli is prized for its intense blue color, often with metallic veins or flecks of Pyrite. Lapis Lazuli has been used in jewelry, carvings and amulets for thousands of years. In addition to natural beauty, Lapis Lazuli is associated with legends of bestowing intuition, dreams and courage to those who wear the stone!

Stone Treatment: Heated

MALACHITE

Intense green in color, Malachite is noted for striations and natural patterns throughout the stone. Revered for centuries as the guardian stone of travelers, Malachite is reputed to provide protection and inner peace to those who wear the stone.

Stone Treatment: Heated

LEMON QUARTZ

A relative to the Amethyst, Lemon Quartz is mined in Brazil, and is a natural yellow shade of the quartz. Reputed to stabilize the wearer, renew confidence and enhance personal power.

Stone Treatment: Heated

LIME QUARTZ

A relative to the amethyst, Lime Quartz is mined in Brazil

Stone Treatment: Heated/Diffusion coating

PEARL (Freshwater Cultured)

The official birthstone for the month of June, Pearls are associated with many century old legends, many cultures believe that Pearls offer protection and bring love to the wearer.

Stone Treatment: Bleached

PINK OPAL

Mined in Peru, the pink opal is opaque with a milky smooth luster! Opal has been treasured for centuries, often referred to as “Cupid Paederos”, “a child as beautiful

as love” and is worn as a symbol of hope, purity and love.

Stone Treatment: Not known to be enhanced

PERIDOT

Birthstone: August Mined in India, Peridot is legendry as the Gem of the Sun and the Evening Emerald. This vibrant green gemstone is associated with friendship, happiness and attracting love to the one who wears this gemstone!

Stone Treatment: Heated

PINK DRUSY

Pink Drusy Quartz mesmerizes with the ever shifting shades of pink and a shimmering, organic textured surface.

Stone Treatment: Heated/Color Enhanced/Titanium Coating

PRASIOLITE

Mined in Brazil, Prasiolite, is a green variety of Quartz, is also known as Vermarine and Leek Green Quartz. Intuitive sources say that Prasiolite strengthens the mind, emotions and attracts prosperity!

Stone Treatment: Heated

PREHNITE

Mined in South Africa, Prehnite is characterized by a warm green glow, often displaying tiny inclusions of golden color needles or strands and soft cloudy white streaks.

Often referred to as the “prediction stone” among spiritual healers, many believe Prehnite enhances dreams and helps with remembrance of dreams.

Stone Treatment: Heated

PURPLE TURQUOISE COMPOSITE

Mined in the USA, the vibrant purple/pink turquoise ranges from deep purple to magenta pink with a subtle to heavy matrix of brown, gold and/or cream color veins and inclusions in the stone.

Stone Treatment: Heated/Stabilized/Compressed/Dyed

QUARTZ DOUBLET

From the mineral rich mines of Brazil, Quartz is thought to bring out one’s inner beauty and enhance intuition.

RAINBOW MOONSTONE

Rainbow Moonstone, considered very auspicious in India, is believed by many to have calming and guiding properties. Nicky’s signature stone, Rainbow Moonstone ranges from opaque to clear with a blue glow (known as adularescence). Inclusions, lines and soft clouds are a natural characteristic of the Moonstone.

Stone Treatment: Heated

ROSE QUARTZ

Mined in Brazil, Rose Quartz is a macrocrystalline variety of Quartz and is a highly desired variety, as the natural pink color is unique int h mineral kingdom. Legendary as a symbol for love and beauty, it is known as the stone of unconditional love!

Stone Treatment: Heated

RHODOLITE GARNET

Mined in Africa, this deep pink gem is also known as a Pink Garnet.

Believed to provide safety while on a journey, the name Rhodolite comes from the Greek words rhodon, meaning “pink” and lithos, meaing “stone”.

Stone Treatment: Heated

RUBY CORUNDUM

Birthstone: July Ruby, highly regarded for centuries as a Royal stone, symbolizes the heart and is the stone most associated with love and passion. he corundum variety is opaque and contains inclusions and a variety of lined patterns within the stone; typically cabochon cut and polished to enhance the beauty of the stone.

Stone Treatment: Heated/Dyed

SAPPHIRE CORUNDUM

Birthstone: September Sapphire is often associated with spiritual enlightenment and inner peace! The corundum variety is opaque and contains inclusions and a variety of lined patterns within the stone; typically cabochon cut and polished to enhance the beauty of the stone.

Stone Treatment: Heated/Dyed

Smoky Quartz

One of the rare brown gemstones, Smoky Quartz is the national gem of Scotland and has been used in jewelry, ornaments and amulets for centuries. Reputed in legends to symbolize the human spirit and to bring luck to those who adorn the stone.

Stone Treatment: Heated

TOPAZ

Birthstone: Blue Topaz is the birthstone for December

Topaz symbolizes love and affection, and lore tells of adding sweetness to the wearer’s disposition.

Stone Treatment: Surface enhanced

TIBETIAN TURQUOISE

Mined in Tibet, Tibetian Turquoise displays a subtle black matrix, making each stone unique. Many believe this soft blue-green stone offers protection and brings happiness to those who wear the stone!

Stone Treatment: Heated/Stabilized/Dyed

TIGERS EYE

Regarded in legends as a talisman for protection, many also believe wearing Tiger’s Eye enhances one’s mental clarity and spiritual wellbeing.

Stone Treatment: Heated

TURQUOISE

Mine in the USA, Turquoise has been sought after by many different cultures; many believing that it offers protection and guidance through the unknown to those who wear the stone!

Stone Treatment: Heated/Stabilized/Dyed