May birthstone
The birthstone for May is emerald / jade .
Emerald is a type of beryl, the same mineral as aquamarine, and is the name given to beryl, which contains chromium and has a green color. One of the characteristics is that many of them have scratches and inclusions inside. The most famous and high-quality production area is Colombia. The emerald cut is said to have originated from Colombian emeralds.
Jade is also a gemstone with an impressive green color, but it actually comes in a wide variety of colors, including purple, orange, and white. It is also famous for being mined in Japan, mainly in Niigata and Toyama prefectures, and has been selected as Japan's national stone. Highly transparent green jade called ``Roukan'' is the most valuable.
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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.
KARATZ's Initiatives and Social Contributions
We will introduce KARATZ's efforts, including nurturing the next generation and business collaboration to develop the industry, and supporting children in Sri Lanka, the land of jewels.
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.