At Lasana Jewelers we use the highest quality gemstones. Our unique selections are hard to find and are specially selected for each custom piece we create
GEMSTONES and care instructions
AMETHYST
Amethyst is the most popular and precious gemstone in the quartz family with a range of light lilac to deep purple.
How to care for amethyst gemstones: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush. Do not expose to high temperature to prevent cracking and fading.
AMETRINE
Ametrine is a naturally occurring variety of quartz and is also known as trystine or bolivianite. It is a mix of amethyst and citrine. Ranges of colors include purple, yellow and orange.
How to care for ametrine gemstones: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush. Do not expose to high temperature to prevent cracking and fading.
GARNET
This January gemstone can be found in a variety of colors including red, green, orange, black, pink and honey brown, although, most commonly found in red brown variety. Named after the seeds of a pomegranate, garnets have maintained popularity throughout the ages, having been referenced in Egyptian text as early as 3100 BCE due to its brilliance and durability.
How to care for garnet gemstones: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush. Garnets do have some sensitivity to heat.
PERIDOT
The beautiful green August gemstone was counted among Cleopatra’s favorites (although at the time they were mistaken as emeralds). The ancient Romans called peridots the “emerald of the evening” due to its ability to catch even the dimmest of light. Traces of peridot crystals found in meteors and volcanos can vary in tint and intensity depending on the iron content, so colors range from yellow to olive to brown green.
How to care for peridot gemstones: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush. Acids can damage peridots stones. Protect your peridot from surface scratches as this will diminish the finish.
SUNSTONE
Sunstone is a member of the feldspar group. This stone has a metallic luster with sparkle which is caused by glittery copper inclusions. Exposure to heat is not recommended for sunstone, but its color is stable when exposed to light and won’t fade.
How to care for sunstone: Warm, soapy water. Ultrasonic and steam cleaners should be avoided. Avoid cleaning products containing bleach.
TOPAZ
Colorless topaz, due to its refractive properties, can sometimes be confused for diamonds, however small impurities can change the color to yellow, blue, green and pink. We offer blue topaz in three shades: Sky Blue, Swiss Blue & London Blue Topaz.
How to care for topaz gemstones: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush. Clean manually. Mechanical cleaning can damage topaz through vibrations and heat.
Amethyst is the most popular and precious gemstone in the quartz family with a range of light lilac to deep purple.
How to care for amethyst gemstones: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush. Do not expose to high temperature to prevent cracking and fading.
AMETRINE
Ametrine is a naturally occurring variety of quartz and is also known as trystine or bolivianite. It is a mix of amethyst and citrine. Ranges of colors include purple, yellow and orange.
How to care for ametrine gemstones: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush. Do not expose to high temperature to prevent cracking and fading.
GARNET
This January gemstone can be found in a variety of colors including red, green, orange, black, pink and honey brown, although, most commonly found in red brown variety. Named after the seeds of a pomegranate, garnets have maintained popularity throughout the ages, having been referenced in Egyptian text as early as 3100 BCE due to its brilliance and durability.
How to care for garnet gemstones: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush. Garnets do have some sensitivity to heat.
PERIDOT
The beautiful green August gemstone was counted among Cleopatra’s favorites (although at the time they were mistaken as emeralds). The ancient Romans called peridots the “emerald of the evening” due to its ability to catch even the dimmest of light. Traces of peridot crystals found in meteors and volcanos can vary in tint and intensity depending on the iron content, so colors range from yellow to olive to brown green.
How to care for peridot gemstones: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush. Acids can damage peridots stones. Protect your peridot from surface scratches as this will diminish the finish.
SUNSTONE
Sunstone is a member of the feldspar group. This stone has a metallic luster with sparkle which is caused by glittery copper inclusions. Exposure to heat is not recommended for sunstone, but its color is stable when exposed to light and won’t fade.
How to care for sunstone: Warm, soapy water. Ultrasonic and steam cleaners should be avoided. Avoid cleaning products containing bleach.
TOPAZ
Colorless topaz, due to its refractive properties, can sometimes be confused for diamonds, however small impurities can change the color to yellow, blue, green and pink. We offer blue topaz in three shades: Sky Blue, Swiss Blue & London Blue Topaz.
How to care for topaz gemstones: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush. Clean manually. Mechanical cleaning can damage topaz through vibrations and heat.