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Gemstone Spotlight: Black Spinel vs. Black Onyx, What's the Difference?

Gemstone Spotlight: Black Spinel vs. Black Onyx, What's the Difference?

We use black as a bold gemstone in many of our KIR pieces but depending on the application it will be a black onyx or black spinel bead and we...
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Gemstone Spotlight: White Mabe Pearl

Gemstone Spotlight: White Mabe Pearl

White Mabe Pearl is a unique stone we utilize in various pieces of our jewelry and certainly makes for a statement piece. White Mabe Pearl is spe...
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Gemstone Spotlight: Mother of Pearl

Gemstone Spotlight: Mother of Pearl

Our Mother of Pearl Collection is one of our most extensive line offerings and for good reason, the beauty and sheen of the materia...
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Gemstone Spotlight: Indian Ruby

Gemstone Spotlight: Indian Ruby

The stunning gemstone set in our Signature Cocktail Ring is an Indian Ruby and we use this stone in many pieces that are part of our Signature Col...
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Gemstone Spotlight: Chalcedony

Gemstone Spotlight: Chalcedony

Our Polki collection exclusively features large stones of Chalcedony with hammered, sterling silver finishings. Chalcedony is a cryptocrystallin...
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Gemstone Spotlight: Garnet

Gemstone Spotlight: Garnet

Here at KIR, we use garnet in our jewelry pieces in three ways: as tiny, delicate beads, as focal gemstones, and as a channel set. The deep red...
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Gemstone Spotlight: Labradorite

Gemstone Spotlight: Labradorite

Labradorite is such an exotic gemstone, not only for its unique coloring and sheen but because it is not used that often and is only found in ...
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Gemstone Spotlight: Moonstone

Gemstone Spotlight: Moonstone

Moonstone has been utilized in jewelry making techniques since ancient civilizations. Its almost glowing sheen, created by layers and layers of fe...
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Gemstone Spotlight: Topaz

Gemstone Spotlight: Topaz

Topaz is an extremely versatile gemstone because in its pure form it is, in fact, colorless but it can be tinted by imperfections that make it ...
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Gemstone Spotlight: Amethyst

Gemstone Spotlight: Amethyst

Amethysts are the deep, ultra-luxurious, purple gemstones that are featured on many of our pieces. Amethyst is a sub-category of quartz and due...
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Gemstone Spotlight: Rose Quartz

Gemstone Spotlight: Rose Quartz

Rose quartz really adds a pop of color to specific pieces in our collection. The pink hues are very different from our usual color schemes that a...
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