I love gems: the colours are such amazing gifts of nature. Singly, or better, in combination, they create colourful magic by enhancing and bringing out each other’s shades. This is what I love most about jewellery making. I hereby invite you to join me on a journey into a world of gemstones. ♡ Shiri
Find your birthstone here.
AMETHYST
AQUAMARINE
AVENTURINE
BLACK AGATE
BLACK STAR
BLUE TOPAZ
CARNELIAN
CHROME DIOPSIDE
CHRYSOPRASE
CITRINE
DIAMOND
EMERALD
FRESHWATER PEARL
GARNET
GREEN AGATE
IOLITE
KYANITE
LABRADORITE
LAPIS LAZULI
LEMON QUARTZ
MOONSTONE
OPAL
PERIDOT
PERU AMAZONITE
PRASIOLITE
RHODOCHROSITE
ROSE QUARTZ
RUBY
RUTILE QUARTZ
SAPPHIRE
SMOKEY QUARTZ
TIGER'S EYE
TOURMALINE
TURQUOISE
Gems are wonders of the natural world, created from the intense pressure in rocks and mountains, attained by mining or found in river beds. Chemistry and temperature are the deciding factors in gemstone colours, explaining why a certain gemstone can span a whole range of different colours. They all have their own character, are incredibly varied and are available in every shade imaginable. Many gemstones have inclusions that affect the colour and can range from transparent to opaque. Gemstones are most often cut into facets or cabochon depending on the structure, density and colour of the gemstone, as well as personal preferences.
