Earth

Earth, or the geology of gemstones and minerals form through geological processes over millions of years. Crystallization, heat, pressure, and chemical reactions shape these natural treasures. From igneous to sedimentary environments, each stone boasts unique colour, clarity, and structure, making them prized for both beauty and rarity in jewelry and collectors' pieces.  

Amethyst:

Amethyst is a variety of Quartz with a hardness of 7 on Mohs scale. It’s colour is thought to come from small amounts of iron oxide within the crystal structure and can form as terminated crystals in geodes, clusters and as single terminations. Amethyst is most commonly found in Brazil, Uruguay and some parts of the United States of America. 

Rose Quartz:

A variety of Quartz with a hardness of 7 on Mohs scale. It commonly shows a hazy to translucent character due to microscopic fibrous inclusions of a pink borosilicate mineral related to dumortierite. These inclusions are probably the result of an exsolution from an initially homogeneous material. Rose Quartz is found in large quantities at numerous locations around the world.

Selenite:

Selenite is a glassy form of gypsum with an almost mirror like shine; it appears to reflect light outwards. It’s chemical compositing consists of hydrated calcium sulfate with a hardness of 2 on Mohs scale. It’s crystal structure is Orthorhombic, is in the Sulfate stone group and occurs in sedimentary deposits.

Tigers Eye:

Tigers Eye forms when Quartz forms over existing bluish-gray Crocidolite, and eventually entirely replacing it. Crocidolite is a type of asbestos mineral, which means its composition is of fine, dense fibres. These fibres form in a parallel yet wavy orientation and this causes the intriguing chatoyant effect exhibited in Tigers Eye. During the replacement process, the iron within the Crocidolite dissolves and stains the Quartz, thereby providing the golden yellow to brown colour of the Tigers Eye. Tigers Eye has a hardness of 6 on Mohs scale and can be found in America, Canada, Brazil, China, India, and Burma.