Exotic Gemstones

When ground water carrying tiny particles of silica is forced into the porous area of a rock, rapid cooling occurs and minute crystals begin to adhere to the rock. The clear crystals often form on top of previously deposited minerals. This is called a drusy. Some minerals found in this form are malachite, hematite, azurite, and chrysocolla. Drusies are truly amazing gemstones. Each is totally unique in color and shape and they’re relatively inexpensive.

At Day’s, we’ve dedicated October to Drusy and other unusual, one of a kind gemstones. Over the past few months, Sue and Lynn, our gemstone buyers, have created a collection of stunning jewelry set with gemstones you’ve probably never heard of. No two pieces are the same. One of my favorites is a dendritic quartz enhancer set with citrine and black drusy. Check out the drusy set into a wood ring and dinosaur bone cuff links.

Some of our new, exotic gemstone jewelry can be found here. To see the entire collection and learn more, please join us for gemstone events in our stores this month. It will be worth the visit to learn more about these mysterious gems and to try on some of the intriguing styles.