Opals stand in a class by themselves. More than any other gem, each opal is distinctly

Morganite is a beryl, colored by traces of manganese. Although violet and peach are

Moonstone or “Adularia,” an orthoclase feldspar, was initially named for an early

Malachite is rarely enhanced, although lower quality, less compact pieces may be

Kunzite is a variety of spodumene, which is a fairly common mineral, but the clear, pale pink to lilac ( and sometimes blue, green, or yellow) colored form of it is much rarer to come by. It was first found in California in 1902, and is named after the famous mineralogist George F. Kunz who first identified it.

Although famous for its green, pure jade is actually white, with impurities forming