Stones

Traditionally, gemstones (those used for jewelry) have been divided into precious and semi-precious categories. Gems were deemed 'precious' largely based on a history of ecclesiastical, devotional or ceremonial use, as well as rarity. 

Semi-precious stones are pretty much everything else. There are more than 130 species of minerals that have been cut into gems, with 50 species in common use. Strictly speaking, such gems as pearls, coral, ivory, jet, amber and mother of pearl are not 'stone' at all, but are considered semi-precious for purposes of jewelry making.

Piedras Jewelry utilizes the full range semi-precious stones balancing their color, energy and particulary qualities into unique, stunning, handcrafted works of beauty.

Silver

Sterling silver is a white, highly reflective precious metal composed of 925 parts of pure silver and 75 parts alloy, usually copper. Copper provides the silver with sufficient hardness and wearing qualities, as pure silver is sometimes considered too soft to be used or worn everyday.

Sterling silver is used throughout all Piedras Jewelry for its durability, luster, and beauty.

Pietersite in its natural form

complete list of our stones and their particular
qualities available upon request