Stella by Frank Bernard Dicksee and my photo of flowers the garden of the Palais Royal in Paris.
Cartier nephrite brooch, Gerard Sandoz’s jadeit earrings and Jean Després jade brooch. The background is my pattern. Nephrite and Jadeit are distinct minerals, classified as Jade.
The Amazonite (also named Microcline) is a variety of potassium feldspar (like moonstone). The name “Amazonite” comes from the Amazon River in Brazil. The colour varies from green to blue-green. This fine gemstone can be confused with Turquoise and Jade. Amazonite is found mainly in Colorado, Brazil, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Namibie, Russia and Zimbabwe. Jacquie…