Guide to Precious and Fine Gemstones

Falcon's Eye is the mother stone of Tiger's Eye and Bull's Eye, both from the Quartzite family; these two stones are heated to different temperatures, to create more vivid, colorful hues. Falcon's Eye is a lesser-known stone than its counterpart, Tiger's Eye, but its lithotherapy virtues and beauty make Falcon's Eye a much-appreciated stone.

Bull's Eye is part of the same family as Tiger's Eye, since it comes from the same stone. These stones are heated at different temperatures to obtain different shades and colors. Bull's eye is a popular stone in the world of lithotherapy and jewelry.

Tiger's Eye is a stone from the Quartzite family, much loved for its shimmering appearance and its resemblance to a tiger's eye. Tiger's eye is appreciated by jewelers, who make it the perfect accessory for men and/or women. What's more, its relaxing and protective qualities in lithotherapy make it a highly prized and sold stone.

Lepidolite is a stone from the Micas family that has no defined gender and can be used in masculine and/or feminine forms. The stone offers soft color blends from violet to pink, through gray and even to white, creating unique color blends. Lepidolite is often used in lithotherapy for its soothing, anti-stress properties.

Labradorite is a natural stone from the Feldspar family. Labradorite is a particular stone, because its Schiller effect is what gives it this iridescent effect. It is known in the world and especially in the world of jewelry. But not only, its virtues in lithotherapy are even more popular; its protective and regenerating properties are the most appreciated.

Larimar is a rare stone found only in the Dominican Republic. The stone is also known as "blue pectolite", and its color is often reminiscent of the sea or sky, with its soft blue hues and white patterns. Larimar is highly prized in the world of jewelry and lithotherapy for its soothing virtues.

Lapis lazuli is a member of the Silicate family of metamorphic rocks. The stone has a very pure color, with a touch of gold that reflects and sparkles off the stone. Lapis lazuli is an ancient gemstone, and its worship continues to this day in the world of jewelry and lithotherapy.

Malachite is a green stone belonging to the carbonate family. This popular stone is often used in jewelry and decoration. It is highly prized for its beauty and lithotherapy benefits.

Opal is a much-loved natural stone in the world of jewelry. Its natural beauty and color make it a fine stone highly prized by collectors, especially rare stones such as Opals from Australia. Opal, like Labradorite, has an effect called "diffraction" or "opalescence".

Obsidian is a black stone from the Silicate family. The stone is known for its vitreous black to golden or even green color and its beneficial properties in the world of lithotherapy. Obsidian is widely worn in the jewelry world for its popular, unisex black color.

Kunzite is a stone of the Spodumene family, highly prized for its soft color and luminous brilliance. The stone has been around for only a short time, and is already very popular in the world of jewelry. Kunzite is also highly appreciated in the world of lithotherapy for its soothing and regenerative properties.

Garnet is a stone known the world over for its beauty and is very popular in the jewelry world. Its unique colors and multiple varieties make this stone a precious and highly prized element. What's more, its virtues in lithotherapy bring many benefits to people lacking vitality and love.