Semi Precious

Semi-Precious Stones are minerals or mineral aggregates or more rarely rocks. The most special part of a gemstone is its color then its shape and how it is polished. I just love stringing these semi precious stones together to create wearable art. Collecting these colored stones and the whole theory of blending unique colors together makes my job way too much fun.

Moh’s Hardness was set up by Moh. This explains the different degrees of hardness for all minerals and gemstones.

Here are a few examples of hardness ratings:

Diamond 10
Corundum (Sapphire) 9
Cubic Zirconia 8.5
Quartz (Amethyst) 7
Garnet 6.5-7.5
Jasper 6.5-7
Tanzanite 6.5-7
Tourmaline 7-7.5
Tiger’s Eye 6.5-7
Malachite 3.25-4.10

Birthstone:
January-Garnet
February-Amethyst
March-Aquamarine
April-Diamond
May-Emerald
June-Alexandrite or Pearl
July-Ruby
August-Peridot
September-Sapphire
October-Opal or Pink Tourmaline
November-Topaz
December-Blue Zircon

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