Encyclopedia of gemstones
The precious stone emerald, with its shifting green and timeless beauty, has always been admired and desired for its intrinsic elegance. However, few truly know where this treasure of nature comes...
Amethyst is undoubtedly a precious stone of great charm. Thanks to its intense purple coloration, it has always been linked to magic, introspection, and sacredness. However, from Ancient Greece co...
Amber properties and characteristics
Light and translucent, amber brings to mind the gentle stickiness of millefiori and the preciousness of a treasure. Contrary to what one might think, it is an amorphous and delicate substance, who...
Amethyst: features and curiosities
Belonging to the quartz family, amethyst is known for its unmistakable purple hue. Used since ancient times for making jewellery and seals, it is a gem ally of body and spirit. Today we reveal the...
Species: TOPAZ Variety: According to colours Colour: All colours Transparency: Transparent Crystal system: Orthorhombic Chemical formula: A12SiO4(F,OH)2 Chemical composition: Aluminium...
Species: RHODONITE Variety: Bustamite Color: Pink, generally with black speckles Transparency: From opaque to transparent (rare) Crystal system: Triclinic Chemical formula: MnSiO3 ...
Species: PERIDOT Color: Green, yellow-green, green-brown Transparent: Transparent Crystal system: Rhombic Chemical formula: (Mg,Fe)2(SiO4) Chemical composition: Iron and magnesium s...
Opal: an interesting curiosity
We have already seen together how Opal is a truly unique precious stone. With its beautiful shades, it is as rare as it is beautiful, perfect for decorating our most special treasures.An interest...
Rarer than the diamond: the Paraiba tourmaline
Nature creates the most beautiful gems This is one of the principles that Marco Bicego follows with great dedication in crafting his jewels. Among the gems most loved by the Italian brand stands ou...
