As always, our goldsmiths are putting new work on display. Some are preparing for outdoor exhibitions and markets, some for indoor shows. Universally, we are ready for warm summer weather and the jewellery that comes with it.
Drop by soon and see what is new for the season, such as this Stirling Silver set featuring a Sonoran turquoise with natural occurring pyrite matrix flakes:
For the month of May we celebrate two luscious green stones: emerald and chrysoprase.
Emeralds are formed when chromium, vanadium, and iron are present in the mineral beryl. The varying presence of these three elements gives emerald its range of color. Chromium and vanadium make an intense green color. Iron gives the stone a bluish tint. Source: https://www.gia.edu/seeing-green
Chrysoprase, a variety of chalcedony, derives its colour from nickel. Source: https://www.gemsociety.org/article/chrysoprase-gem-information/
