Hambergite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Although hard enough for jewelry use, rare hambergite is a gem for collectors of the unusual. Its combination of high birefringence and very low…
Open Range Jewelry LLC
Nature and its wonders are the inspiration for our hand-made jewelry and hand-polished cabochons. Open Range Jewelry is passionate in its…
Sphalerite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Sphalerite occurs in many colors. With a dispersion over three times that of diamond and an adamantine luster, faceted specimens make beautiful…
Aragonite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Aragonite is more commonly found as a constituent of pearl and shell nacre than as a crystal suitable for gem cutting. Too soft for most jewelry use,…
Amber Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Amber is the hardened resin of ancient pine trees. This organic substance is most well-known for the incredible inclusions of insects that can…
Sapphirine Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Sapphirines are durable but very rare gemstones. Although named after their typically sapphire-blue color, these gems can occur in different…
Lazulite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Lazulite makes a magnificent, deep blue gemstone. Although the mineral itself occurs widely, gem-quality rough is limited. Specimens are prized…
Adamite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Although adamite occurs in many localities, it’s very rarely cut as a gem. This mineral is much too soft and fragile for jewelry. However, collectors…
Staurolite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
Staurolite crystals in opaque cross shapes are popular gemstones. However, this material is very rarely transparent or facetable. These dark…
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