A word about the semi-precious stones available for inlay*

	Whitby Jet: Ever wondered whence the expression Jet Black? Well, it has nothing to do with jets and everything to do with the days of the dinosaurs. The product of ancient fossilized trees from the Jurassic era it forms parts of rocks on the Yorkshire coast in the vicinity of Whitby. Highly coveted in the Victorian age it generated many imitations throughout the ages including recent importations of Mongolian, Chinese and Russian look-alikes. From a literary perspective, Whitby Jet has captured the imagination of many famous authors, who have, all, used the deep lustrous shine of Jet as a analogy to deep shiny blackness, and the well known phrase "as black as Jet", coined by Shakespeare. Read more about it>> At Absolute Studios we use only the authentic, original Whitby Jet to recreate the glorious looks of jewelry of days past. Review available styles and order your Whitby Jet inlaid ring >>
	Blood Stone: A form of Chalcedony, and despite its name which is due to the red tones in it, an appealing attractive and lively stone, used in curved jewelry for centuries, an inlay that attracts immediately the eye. Selected by us due to its dramatic accent to black Zirconium and black Titanium inlays as well as eye catching appearance in conventional metallic colors.
	Canadian Jade: Famed in its reputation as a royal stone coveted for millennia by Chinese emperors and the stone of choice of all their royal artisans, it is now available in a beautiful green from Canadian mines. Selected by us due to its complementary presence in black Zirconium and black Titanium, as well as its outstanding beauty when set in coneventional metallic colors.
	Lapis Lazuli: Originating until today from sources along the famed Silk Road, in remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan, this stone that once adorned the glorious gates of ancient Babylon is known for its rich deep blue tone and marble like veins. Selected by us due to its suitability for its dramatic and imposing look in black Zirconium and black Titanium inlays as well as in conventional metallic colors.
	Cornilian: A form of Chalcedony favored by jewelry artisans since antiquity especially in curved pieces, known as the stone of choice for ancient roman cameos, especially in its white and caramel, honey-like and amber tones. Selected by us due to its enhancing accent for black Zirconium and black Titanium inlays as well as complementary look in conventional metallic colors.
	Onyx: The epitome of smoky black for those who wish to capture the elegance of black in its softer and more languid expression. Need anything else be said... Selected by us due to its complementary suitability for black Zirconium and black Titanium inlays as well as contrasting and dramatic effect in conventional metallic colors.
	Opal: Offering a vast range of subtle tones of blue, white and pink, Opal has been a favorite of most cultures, from Ancient Rome and India to Central America's Aztecs, and offered since the 1870's from Australian mining sources. Selected by us due to its outstanding beauty when set in black Zirconium and black Titanium inlays as well as in conventional metallic colors.
	Turquoise: From the findings of the tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut), who sourced it from the Sinai and Canaanite deserts to to its recent rediscovery by fashion aficionados, the stone after which this color is named is unmatched in its bold, unique light blue statement. Selected by us due to its stark impact when set in black Zirconium and black Titanium inlays as well as in conventional metallic colors.
	Mother of Pearl: With its subtle play of light reflections, exuding in most cases warm tones of silver, faint pink and even, at times, light shades of green and turquoise, it has been for centuries the mineral of choice for subtle accent to objects of beauty. Selected by us due to its suitability for its contrasting effect black Zirconium and black Titanium inlays as well as in conventional metallic colors.
*Disclaimer & Notice: Actual dominant and/or secondary color(s), color distribution and patterns may differ from image. Contact us for details.