Rhodizite – Natural, Rough, Green
Rhodizite trio copper ring. Jewelry and photography by Brittany Witt. © Pineal Vision Jewelry. Used with permission.
Opal Stone – Assembled, Carved, White
Opal gems can make striking jewelry stones. However, they’re quite sensitive. With special care and the right setting, this colored gemstone…
Sphene (Titanite) – Natural, Faceted, Orange, 2.78 ct
Sphenes have greater dispersion, more “fire,” than diamonds. With protective settings, they’ll make beautiful jewelry stones. “Sphene,”…
Topaz – Natural, Faceted, Orange
Topaz and gold ring. Jewelry and photo by Mauro Cateb. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Talc – Natural, Specimen, Green
Talc can show a range of luster, from pearly to greasy to dull. Photo by Stephanie Clifford. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Tourmaline – Natural, Faceted, Brown, 4.52 ct
Although named after the emerald, which often receives this rectangular cut with trimmed corners, the popular emerald cut design can be applied…
Lapis Lazuli – Natural, Other, Blue
22K gold and 18K gold brooch featuring sixty-nine bezel-set lapis lazuli bricks. © Jonathan Lee Rutledge. Used with permission…
Rhodochrosite – Natural, Carved, Pink
“Raspberry Swirl,” rhodochrosite and garnet necklace with sterling silver accents. Jewelry and photo by Lee. Licensed under CC By-ND 2.0.…
Amethyst – Natural, Rough, Purple
An amethyst rosette set in a sterling silver ring. © Ben Wilden Jewelry. Used with permission.
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