Table Cut Cubes: Old Technique Adds New Sparkle Dakota Stones Table Cut Cube - A cutting technique that originated in the 16th Century for making diamonds sparkle. The table cut is so named for the simple fact that the top is...
Notes on Composite Stone: Dakota Blog 11/08/2021 Composite stones go by several other names: reconstituted stones, assembled stones, reconstructed stones. These terms refer to any stone created using excess stone remnants from the cutting process. These remnants are then mixed...
VLOG: Ricky Talks Table Cut Cubes! Ricky talks all about our newest shape, Table Cut Cubes, and gives a sneak peek into what is coming soon! SHOP ALL NEW TABLE CUT CUBES
Stone Classification | Dakota Blog Oct 11, 2021 We often discuss what makes each stone special in our meetings at Dakota Stones. It usually comes down to the type of material, where it is mined, if it has a...
Dakota Blog | Notes on the MATTE Process Matte beads are pretty common in the bead world right now, and with good reason. They look great with basically any material and add a special little something to any design style....
Energy Prisms: A Multi-Step Diamond Faceting Process This dynamic Energy Prism cut was first launched in September, 2020 in 20 different stone types. The response has been so positive we are now manufacturing over 40 stone types in 6-10mm sizes...
Hubei: Chinese Turquoise American Turquoise is usually defined by where it is mined, such as Kingman or Sleeping Beauty. Hubei Turquoise has historically been referred to as simply “Chinese Turquoise”, even though it comes from many different locations. For over...
THE CARDINAL GEMS Traditionally, there were five gemstones considered to be the rarest and most precious of them all, and these were known as the Cardinal Gemstones. The term “Cardinal” refers to the use of these gemstones by royalty for...
Did you know Jade came in colors other than green? Green is certainly the best-known color of Jade, but Jade is also available in Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Purple, Black and White. Which color of Jade is most valuable? What do...
