Agate is a semi-precious, microcrystalline variety of quartz stone that is usually associated with meanings of strength and determination that endure over time. In ancient times, agate stone was very popular in many cultures and communities, it was also an ornament used to decorate the armor and weaponry of warriors as it was believed to …
The unique contrast and intensity of this stone’s colours gives it a mystical, fascinating aura, attracting people’s attention since ancient times. Onyx is used in extravagant jeweler because of the elegance it inspires, but also because it goes particularly well with diamonds and any shade of gold. Interestingly, this stone is chosen by both women …
Ruby is distinguished by its bright red colour and is the most famous and fabulous red gemstone. Besides its brilliant colour, it is the most popular stone because of its hardness, durability, lustre and rarity. Large transparent rubies are even rarer than diamonds. Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum. Sapphire, the other …
Opal has long been considered one of the most beautiful gemstones in the world because it displays all the colors of the visible spectrum and each piece of jewelry becomes unique. Opal, one of the most spectacular semi-precious stones in the world, is the stone of the October natives. The mysterious crystal has a brilliance …
The story of human use of lapis stone goes back some 6,500 years. Ancient civilisations valued this stone for its special, vivid colour, which still captures the eye of lovers of beauty today. Historians believe that many references to the word sapphire in ancient writings actually refer to lapis, the two being equally prized and …