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& Ampersand for Amethyst These greeting cards following a theme of gemstones allow you to select a personalised card featuring the first letter initial of the recipient’s name, making them perfect for any occasion. A6 (10.5X14.8cm 4.1X5.8in) greeting card, blank inside and supplied with a colourful envelope.
A is for Aquamarine. The characteristic light turquoise blue coloured stone is a type of Beryl. Aquamarine literally means seawater. In folklore it is said that aquamarine gives the wearer protection against foes in battle or litigation. It also makes the wearer unconquerable and amicable, and quickens the intellect. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist…
B is for Beryl. Beryl comes in many shapes, colours and sizes. Certain colours of Emerald (the not so green ones) are known as Beryl. Aquamarine is also a type of Beryl. First eye-glasses were made of beryl or other crystal as glass could not be made clear enough. The name in certain languages still…
C is for Citrine. Citrine is a quartz variety of a specific inn a colour range from pale yellow to brown. Natural citrines are very rare. Most commercial vitrines are heat treated amethysts or smoky quartz. Citrine has been referred to as merchant’ s stone or money stone, due to a superstition that it would…
D is for Diamond. Carbon and its many forms. While the diamond is the solid form of the element carbon. Diamond has the highest hardness and conductivity of any natural material. Most natural diamonds have ages between 1-3.5 billion years. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking…
E is for Emerald. Known for its verdant green transparent stones. Only medium to dark green stones are considered Emeralds. Other colours do exist…see letter B for Beryl which is what more yellow hues of Emerald are called. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual…
F is for Fluorite. While pure fluorite is usually transparent, it’s the impurities giving it different coloured specimen that are more interesting for decorative purposes. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and minerals. Science..but sexy!
G is for Garnet. Garnets come in almost all colours and are an incredibly versatile mineral. Generally only the pieces with high transparency allowing light transmission are ever classed as gemstones. Opaque varieties find lots of industrial applications such as abrasives. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically…
H is for Howlite. Howlite is named after chemist, geologist, and mineralogist Henry how who discovered it in 1868 in Nova Scotia. Howlite is very porous and can easily be died to imitate other minerals, most often much more expensive turquoise. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically…
I is for Iolite. Iolite appears as violet-blue or indigo. It is also referred to as water-sapphire or dichroite. They name iolite come from Greek ios meaning violet. It is the gem version of the mineral Cordierite. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones…
J is for Jade. Jade is most known for its green varieties. It features prominently in East, south and Southeast Asian art, but also has an important place in many other cultures. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and minerals. Science..but sexy!
K is for Kunzite. Kunzite is a very young gemstone. Discovered in 1902 in San Diego, California. It has a very characteristic delicate pink to violet colour. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and minerals. Science..but sexy!
L is for Lapis Lazuli. Lapis Lazuli literally meaning blue stone has been revered since early times for its colour. It was also used in the arts and ground into powder to produce highly sought after Ultramarine blue colour pigment. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking…
M is for Malachite. Famous for its vibrant green somewhat stripe patterned appearance. The name derived from the mineral’s resemblance to the leaves of the mallow plant. (In Greek: Malachite means mallow-green stone).It most regularly forms in deep underground spaces. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking…
N is for Nephrite. Nephrite is one of two different mineral species called jade. Nephrite jade has been a hugely popular mineral for jewellery in ornamental purposes since early Neolithic times. Nephrite can be found in a translucent white to yellow Form which is called mutton fat jade in China. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a…
O is for Opal. There are two main categories of precious and common opal. Only precious opal displays the iridescent variable interplay of internal colours. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and minerals. Science..but sexy!