jewelry

From rough like this axinite crystal (left), faceters can cut gemstones like this 1.89-ct round brilliant piece (right). Axinite rough and cut…

Freshwater pearl strand. Photo by The Professional Jewelry Wholesaler. Licensed under CC By 2.0.

This 14k yellow gold Victorian mourning brooch features a 2” polished onyx oval and marcasites set in a silver floral crest. Photo courtesy of…

Round freshwater pearls are still less expensive than their Akoya counterparts. Photo by Christina Samara. Licensed under CC By-ND 2.0.

German silver earrings with simulated Larimar and quartz stones. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Gem & Jewel Craft.

Larimar and sterling silver ring. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Linda Roberts Jewelry.

This chevron pendant/necklace with freshwater pearls, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires in 14k yellow gold won the 1985 AGTA Spectrum Jewelry…

The pear and heart-shaped rubies in this jewelry set have good symmetry. Photo by slgckgc. Licensed under CC By 2.0.

If large is your style, red jasper is a great choice for red gemstone jewelry. © Market Square Jewelers. Used with permission.