Jewelry Inspiration & Insights

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Sunstone Quality Factors

Sunstone Quality Factors

Most sunstones are yellow, orange, or brown, with green being rare. Inclusions create a reddish or golden sheen, and larger ones cause glittery reflections.

Oregon Sunstone Update

Oregon Sunstone Update

At the GJX Show, Nirinjan Khalsa from Sun Crystal Mining showcased a stunning 35.50 ct rich orangy-red Oregon sunstone, crafted into a modern mixed-cut cushion

Sunstone History and Lore

Sunstone History and Lore

In the early 1800s, sunstone was rare and costly. Discoveries in Norway, Siberia, and other regions made it more recognized, accessible, and affordable.

Sunstone Description

Sunstone Description

Gem connoisseurs and innovative jewelry designers often seek the subtle beauty of lesser-known—but still intriguing and unique—gemstones.

Three Occurrences of Oregon Sunstone

Three Occurrences of Oregon Sunstone

The Ponderosa mine in Harney County, and the Dust Devil (figure 1) and Sunstone Butte mines, both of which are about 120 miles further south, in Lake County.

Dislocation Chain in Oregon Sunstone

Dislocation Chain in Oregon Sunstone

Author examines a 6.77 ct faceted Oregon sunstone, revealing a unique inclusion: a decorated dislocation string under fiber-optic lighting.

Special Colors and Optical Effects

Special Colors and Optical Effects

Oregon sunstone is a unique feldspar gemstone known for its vibrant colors and optical effects, caused by metallic copper inclusions in various forms.

Montana Sapphire at Obsessed Over Gems

Montana Sapphire at Obsessed Over Gems

At the AGTA show, Don Johnson (Obsessed Over Gems) showcased unheated Montana sapphires in various hues, cuts, and sizes, sharing insights on customer demand.

Gemological Characterization of Sapphires

Gemological Characterization of Sapphires

Though little material has been recovered in recent years, the region has produced millions of carats of rough sapphire throughout its history (Voynick, 2001).

Romancing the Source: Montana Sapphires

Romancing the Source: Montana Sapphires

During our visit to Montana, we explored three mining operations, each with a unique business model and captivating story.

Exceptional Purple Montana Sapphire

Exceptional Purple Montana Sapphire

The Carlsbad laboratory recently received a 10.47 ct purple octagonal modified brilliant-cut sapphire for an identification and origin report.

Peridot Quality Factors

Peridot Quality Factors

Peridot is readily available for many types of jewelry. It can be very affordable and attractive, even in normal commercial qualities.

Peridot Description

Peridot Description

Gem miners find peridot as irregular nodules in lava flows in the U.S., China, and Vietnam, and rarely as large crystals in veins or pockets of solidified..

August Birthstones

August Birthstones

The peridot birthstone forms under extreme conditions, found in hardened lava from Earth's mantle and in meteorites that traveled from outer space.

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