July birthstone
July's birthstone is Ruby Sphene .
Ruby can be said to be the representative of red gemstones. It is a gem that has been loved all over the world since ancient times. In fact, it belongs to the same mineral corundum as the striking blue sapphire. Corundum is said to be the second hardest material after diamond, and due to its durable properties, it can be enjoyed as everyday jewelry. The stronger the red and the more vivid the color, the more valuable it is, and the highest quality is called "pigeon blood."
Sphene is a gemstone that is also known for emitting dispersed light (fire) that is stronger than diamond. One of its characteristics is that it is highly pleochroic, showing different hues depending on the viewing angle. Depending on the angle of light, fire and pleochroism can appear at the same time, giving it an enchanting beauty that captivates the viewer.
Karatz GemMagazine
" List of July birthstones and birthstones "
Why not take your favorite gemstone that you found at KARATZ and have it made into custom-made jewelry? It will be made by skilled Japanese craftsmen.
We carefully craft each piece of jewelry, starting with the stone setting, to match the individual characteristics of the gemstone.
So that more people can feel closer to jewellery and enjoy it easily.
We will introduce KARATZ's thoughts on products, the attention to detail and efforts in selecting gemstones and creating jewelry.
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KARATZ Books
These are books that KARATZ has been involved in writing, supervising, and planning. They are all books that allow you to enjoy gemstones from various angles. You can also purchase them directly.
jeweler's tools
For those who want to enjoy jewelry more but don't know what tools to use, we will introduce tools that are also used by KARATZ staff. You can also purchase them directly.