Mammoth Tooth
Woolly Mammoths roamed the planet for 250,000 years and died out during the last Ice Age. Occasionally, Mammoth fossils are unearthed in the former ‘Mammoth Steppe’ –– a biome spanning western Europe to eastern Alaska during the Late Pleistocene. Stabilised using a special process, this amazing artifact is suitable for everyday wear.
Black Diamond
Formed 2.6 billion years ago –– Black Diamonds are believed to have arrived on Earth aboard a kilometre-wide asteroid. Found only in Brazil and Western Africa, the impact would have coincided with a time when these areas were joined together as part of a ‘Supercontinent’ which accounts for their current distribution. Of note, these extraterrestrial gems are the hardest of all Diamonds.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver is an alloy containing 92.5% of silver and 7.5% of copper. Silversmiths created this alloy to give pure silver extra strength and durability.
This lustrous precious metal exhibits the highest conductivity, thermal and reflectivity of any metal. Intrinsically linked with status and wealth –
The words “silver” and “money” are interchangeable in many languages including French where “argent” means both money and silver.
Onyx
Onyx is a chalcedony quartz that is characterised by its smooth, silky lustre.
This opaque stone gemstone has featured in stone carving and jewellery since antiquity. Most notably, Ancient Greeks and Romans famously cut and carved Onyx to create magnificent cameos.
An absorber of negative energy –– Onyx is said to be a protective stone that will bring inner strength, self-confidence and mental discipline to its wearer. Indeed, the ancient Roman soldiers even entered battle carrying amulets of Sardonyx engraved with Mars –– the God of War. This was believed to bestow courage in battle.
