| A "natural gemstone" is a mineral, stone, or organic matter (e.g., pearl or petrified wood) that can be cut and polished or otherwise used for personal adornment (jewelry), display, or object of art. Of the 2,700 mineral species, approximately 100 possess all these attributes. Silicates compose the largest group of gemstones; oxides compose the second largest.
A "precious" gemstone possesses beauty, rarity, and durability, whereas a "semiprecious" gemstone has only one or two of these qualities. A "gem" is a gemstone that has been cut and polished.
Adornment is about beauty, purpose and completeness. These artistic expressions of natural formations can fulfill our lives by giving us a deeper connection to the Earth and each other.
Though not yet fully appreciated, combining natural elements in such a way has long been considered essential to the balance of life, and such orchestrations are used to honor the purity of creation.
With reverence and respect for mother earth, we are pleased to offer these American heirloom jewels crafted with quality, and designed with style that will last for generations to come. |
