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Gemstone FocusWhat is Amethyst Trapiche?

What is Amethyst Trapiche?

Amethyst star, like all trapiche gems, are a type of mineral formation that have a distinctive radiating star of inclusions. Trapiche gems often have a central core with...

Gemstone Focus5 Gemstones To Honour Your Mum

5 Gemstones To Honour Your Mum

1. Moonstone SHOP MOONSTONE Moonstone is said to be the stone of protection for mothers and children. It is associated with new beginnings and used for reducing...

Gemstone FocusKernowcraft

Kernowcraft

Ammolite is a gorgeous opal-like organic gemstone that shines in an array of different colours and shades. The stone is found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky mountains in Nor...

Gemstone FocusTop Gemstones For Love & Valentine's Day

Top Gemstones For Love & Valentine's Day

Be inspired by our favourite gemstones that give us that fuzzy feeling! We're sharing with you a collection of gemstones all with different symbols of love, making these your go-to choice f...

Gemstone FocusLapis Lazuli, The Stone For Truth & Communication

Lapis Lazuli, The Stone For Truth & Communication

Lapis lazuli is one of our best selling gemstones and it's no surprise with its intense blue colouring and irresistible specks of shimmering pyrite! It makes us think of a starry night sky and ...

Gemstone FocusDiscover Rare Cornish Turquoise

Discover Rare Cornish Turquoise

As a jewellery making supplies company based in Cornwall, UK we were absolutely over the moon to get our hands on rare Cornish Turquoise to stock for you. They really are the perfect Cornish...

Gemstone Focus5 Gemstones To Wear On Your Travels

5 Gemstones To Wear On Your Travels

Discover our top 5 gemstones to wear on your travels! Many people choose to carry small crystals with them but why not create your own gemstone jewellery that you can wear instead? Each gems...

Gemstone FocusTop 10 Affordable Gemstones For Jewellery Making

Top 10 Affordable Gemstones For Jewellery Making

We all love gemstones! When first starting out in jewellery making, it can be difficult to choose the right stones for your designs and within your budget. So we've made it easy for you by sh...

Gemstone FocusTypes Of Agate Stones For Jewellery Making

Types Of Agate Stones For Jewellery Making

Who knew there were so many types of agate stones? Agate is actually the banded form of the well known and popular stone, chalcedony. It has so many beautiful varieties, which makes it a po...

Gemstone FocusTypes Of Diamonds For Jewellery Making

Types Of Diamonds For Jewellery Making

Diamonds are so popular and are one of the most sought after stones due to their lustre, durability and rarity. Diamonds are most popular in engagement rings and are available in a rang...

Gemstone FocusRare Tanzanite For Jewellery Making

Rare Tanzanite For Jewellery Making

Tanzanite is a stunning gemstone that continues to grow in popularity due to its unique colour and rarity. Only discovered in 1967, tanzanite has quickly become one of the best selling blue ...

Gemstone FocusWhat Are Precious & Semi-Precious Stones?

What Are Precious & Semi-Precious Stones?

If you're a jeweller or interested in gemstones, you have probably heard the term precious and semi-precious stones. Diamond, ruby, sapphire and emeralds are all classed as precious stones ...