Hi, and welcome to Part 3 of our 3-part series on the fascinating mineral known as Quartz, where we discuss Microcrystalline Quartz. In Part 1 of our exploration of the different types of quartz gem, we talked about several different types of quartz, including macrocrystalline varieties such as amethyst, ametrine, aventurine, blue quartz, citrine, eisenkiesel, milky […]

The word quartz is used as a general catchall for a wide variety of crystallized compact silica. These minerals are some of the most abundant in the world. Once a mineral is determined to be a quartz, it falls into one of two subcategories: Macrocrystalline Quartz (rock crystal) or Crypto-Microcrystalline (fibrous or grainy). To make

Unlike the previously discussed eras of history that made a significant mark on the history of jewelry, the Art Nouveau Era was one that didn’t center itself on the time-frame, but rather, it centered on the art itself. The Art Nouveau Era took place from 1890 to 1910 and is identified as a period of

Sapphire is a staple in the world of stones, and rightly so. This stunning ring naturally forms in its magnificent array of colors, making it easy to sell with minimal enhancements that might damage the ring or its value. Sapphire, the birthstone of September, is also extremely durable – second only to the widely known

Morganite is a quintessential stone in the Beryl family – the Beryl family houses several astonishing and durable stones, including the Emerald and the Aquamarine. Morganite comes in a beautiful shade of pink, amidst other colors, and for both these reasons, it is often referred to as the Pink Emerald. Before buying a ring embellished

Topaz is a gem that seemingly has it all – the durability, affordability and luster come together to create a gem that should be a no-brainer for brides and grooms from all walks of life. Even with all its seemingly positive attributes, there are certain types of Topaz that shouldn’t be used for jewelry –

Besides diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, rubies are one of my favorite precious stones. They look gorgeous, featuring wonderful gemstones with several different shades of red. Some of them are a mix of red and purple hues. When it comes to luxurious accessories, rubies are among the top three alternatives. Unfortunately, their beauty and the stone’s

If you’re looking for a little bit of mystery mixed with a lot of glamour, Black Onyx might be the right stone for your wedding rings. Black Onyx is a quartz and is the birthstone for Leos. It’s also the 10th wedding anniversary stone. This alluring ring is also extremely abundant, making it an affordable