Gemstone Blog

Go To Post     Aventurine is a type of Quartz characterized by it's translucency and for the platy mineral inclusions that create an effect known as #aventurescence; a shimmering and glistening appearance. On the Mohs Scale it is about a 6.5 for hardness, similar but somewhat lower than a single-crystal Quartz. #aventurine #roughstones #tumbling #fountainaccessories #silvercove

Go To Post     Can you name those stones? What stones can you identify in this photo? No peeking until you’ve guessed! . . . . . Amethyst, Spirit Quartz, Himalayan Quartz, Gaspeite, Dumortierite, Clear Quartz How did you do?

Go To Post     Baltic Amber, what a beautiful organic gemstone! #balticamber #amber #beads #beadstrands #nuggetbeads #healingstones

Go To Post     Spheres are AMAZING! Find your favourite at silvercove.net

Go To Post     Creativity can strike at any moment.... #creativity #stonestacking #homedecor #jade #citrine #aventurine #emerald #lepidolite #soapstone