Emeralds are one of the 4 most well known precious gems!
I got this channel set emerald ring set in white gold.. the tones of the emerald is really brought out by the white gold!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Opal
Opals are one of my fave stones!!
I got this pendant, which is set in 925 silver, from Australia in 2006!
It's overall tones are blue, with bright flashes of greenish-blue!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Diamond and sapphire pendant
This diamond and sapphire pendant is one of my faves! It's also one of my first too!
I like the contrast between the colours!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Barnacle Quartz
This quartz cluster just reminds me of goose barnacles!
The quartz, is opaque, as compared to clear quartz!
The quartz, is opaque, as compared to clear quartz!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Fluorite from Coahuila
This flourite specimen is apparently from Coahuila, Mexico..
It has a lovely purple colour.. and the surface texture just reminds me of crystalline sugar!
This specimen, surprisingly, does not fluorescence under UV light!
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