Amorphous
An amorphous substance is a substance that has no regular arrangement of atoms; it literally means “without form”. Examples of materials and gems that have no regular arrangement of atoms,…
Amulet
Precious stones have long been associated with symbolism, superstition, mysticism, and medicine. An amulet is a talisman of symbols and or gemstones believed to have specific apotropaic properties (to ward…
Anchor Chain
An anchor chain is a cable chain with an additional cross bar. They are named after the metal chains used to raise or lower a ship’s anchor.
Ancient Jewelry
Up until 2015, the oldest known objects that were believed to have served a decorative purpose for the human body were approximately 110,000 years old. Drilled shell beads from this time (the…
Andalusite
The name, Andalusite, is an homage to the city of Andalusia, Spain. Gem-quality examples of this mineral species are somewhat rare. Running the gamut from transparent to opaque, these highly…
Anklet
An anklet is a bracelet worn around the ankle. Like a bracelet an anklet can be a chain suspending beads and charms, a cuff fitting snugly around the ankle, a semi-circle, similar to a torc, or just about…
