Gemstone Index
These days it is easy to source gemstones, sometimes directly from the workshop and thanks to advancements in tools even traditional cabochon/faceted stones, such as diamond and emerald, can be bought as holed beads.
As amateur gemmologists stones and minerals fascinate us and we hope this list (which seems to be ever growing), is of interest to you.
Bibliography:
Dorling Kindersley Handbook "Gemstones" edited by Cally Hall, ISBN 0-7513-2731-XRocks, Crystals and Minerals, edited by Rosie Hankin, ISBN 0-86288-354-7
Complete Guide to Rocks and Minerals, edited by John Farndon, ISBN 1-84477-671-9
The History of Beads, published by Thames and Hudson, by Lois SherrDubin, ISBN 0-500-28659-0
Beads of the World, Peter Francis Jr., ISBN 0-87740-559-2
Collectible Beads, Robert K Liu, ISBN 0-9641023-0-7
The Secret Lives of Colour, Kasia St Clair, ISBN 978-1-473-63083-3
Visit CrystalVaults.com for more information on the origins and beliefs surrounding gems and minerals.
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