Smoky Quartz – Natural, Faceted, Brown
Smoky quartz ring with hand-fabricated sterling silver. © Niki Grandics, Enji Designs. Used with permission.
Tanzanite (Zoisite) – Natural, Faceted, Purple
Sterling silver cuff with black rhodium, tanzanites, and created white sapphires. © Kukka Designs. Used with permission.
Amethyst – Natural, Faceted, Purple, 11.07 ct
11.07-ct amethyst set in 14k gold with black steel chain. © Urth Kandi Jewelry. Used with permission.
Lapis Lazuli – Natural, Cabochon, Blue
A smattering of pyrite in this piece of lapis lazuli gives the gem a cosmic appearance. “Transforming Necklace” © Gina Pankowski. Used with…
Lapis Lazuli – Natural, Carved, Blue
Lapis lazuli is a well-known gem material. Gem carvers often make beautiful objects from it, like this elephant figurine. Lapis is actually a rock…
Azurite – Natural, Cabochon, Green
Azurite cabochons can bring bold color to jewelry, like these earrings. Photo by Deidre Woollard. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Opal Stone – Natural, Cabochon, Blue
Swirls of green in this deep blue opal are perfect for a pendant design inspired by nature. Pendant design by Michael Endlich. Photo by Sarah Francis.…
Dumortierite – Natural, Cabochon, Blue
Fibrous dumortierite inclusions in this quartz cabochon appear like fireworks in the evening sky. Ring designed by Michael Endlich. Photo by…
Turquoise – Natural, Cabochon, Blue
Turquoise is also common in antique jewelry like this ring, estimated 1870s. © The Parisian Flea of Hampden. Used with permission.
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