Spinel crystal in dolomite marble, Burma
«Red fox agate» from Patagonia, Argentina
Stress fissure («sun spangle») in baltic amber
Two-phase inclusions in sapphire, Sri Lanka
Midge included in amber from the Baltic coast, polarised light
Inclusions of chrysotile fibres in demantoide garnet from Ural Mountains, Russia
Two-phase inclusion in amethyst, Brazil
Natural etching structure on a crystal face of diamond (trigons), polarised light

Coloured Gemstones: the Flowers of the Mineral Kingdom

The beauty of nature awakens in us a feeling of reverence and boundless admiration. The beauty pleases the eyes and the heart, exhilarates the mind, but remains a mystery to those who approach this beauty with a closed mind. The beauty of the gemstones is enigmatic and diverse, expressing itself in a largely varied palette, from the purest transparency, to the shimmering colours revealed by the whimsical play of light, to the most delicate colour nuances, manifesting charm capable of unleashing passion.

Beyond the fascinating crystals extracted from the depths of the earth, the bewitched eye discovers the consuming fire of the ruby, the paradise gardens of the emerald, the foamy seas in the aquamarine… it is as if the coloured stone opened the doors to far removed worlds.

Large gemstone families such as beryl, garnet or tourmaline offer, in addition to bright colours, a surprising abundance of pastel colours.