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New minerals and semi-precious stones store
Who is L.Joy Créations?
Jewelry designers
L.Joy creations, jewelry designers since 2010 .
All our semi-precious stone jewelry is created with passion, care and love in our workshop in the South of France (83520 Roquebrune sur Argens). Made with natural fine stones selected from the four corners of the world from quality, trusted suppliers who are rigorous in their work in order to offer you jewelry reflecting the wonders of nature .
Léna creates all the jewelry for women, passionate about the wire wrapping technique (twisting wire) and Nicolas creates all the jewelry for men, often adding materials like leather and wood. Nicolas also takes care of drilling cabochons and has recently started cutting minerals.
In our shop you can find original rings , bracelets , earrings , necklaces and bookmarks . If you can't find what you're looking for or if you have an idea for a creation, you can contact us for a personalized creation. All our jewelry is made of stainless steel and hypoallergenic, we also offer a small range in 925 Silver.
Precious, semi-precious, fine, ornamental and natural stones: What's the difference?
As a designer of bracelets , rings , earrings , pendants and necklaces , we offer you jewelry with precious, fine, natural or ornamental stones , but do you understand the difference between these terms?
Precious stones : the queens of jewelry
Fine stones : a world of a thousand facets
There are 4 of them: Diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald ... The queens of jewelry, rare and dazzling for exceptional jewelry. If some precious stones , like the diamond, reach exorbitant prices due to their rarity and exceptional quality, there are also more affordable precious stones. Indeed, the value of a precious stone depends on several criteria such as its size, color, clarity, size and provenance. Thus, a small diamond, with a less intense color or with visible inclusions will be more accessible than a large diamond, with a bright color and without inclusions.
Amethyst , citrine, tourmaline, aquamarine ... An infinite universe of colors and shapes for personalized jewelry creations. Don't get me wrong, while fine stones are generally more affordable than precious stones, this does not mean that they cannot have great value. In fact, some fine stones , such as Paraíba tourmaline or black opal , can reach very high prices due to their rarity and exceptional beauty. In addition, the quality of a fine stone , just like that of a precious stone , depends on several criteria such as its size, color, clarity, cut and provenance.
Natural stones : a return to the roots
Ornamental stones
Whether precious, fine or ornamental , natural stones come directly from the earth , without artificial treatment . Their raw and imperfect beauty gives jewelry an undeniable charm. Authentic and raw, a moonstone bracelet whispers lunar secrets, an opal ring radiates iridescent shades, turquoise earrings evoke distant travels, a rose quartz pendant diffuses a gentle energy or a tiger's eye necklace instills a protective force.
Ornamental stones , sometimes called semi-precious stones or colored stones , This broad group includes opaque or translucent stones used in jewelry , sculpture, decoration and many other areas. They are distinguished from precious stones by their more common nature and their more accessible price.
Unlike precious stones , which are limited to four categories ( diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald ), ornamental stones encompass a wide variety of types, colors, and textures. These include turquoise with exotic hues, lapis lazuli with celestial patterns, agate with multicolored layers, jasper with unique designs, tiger's eye with protective stripes, and many more.
Semi-precious stones: a common term but banned from gemology
While the term " semi-precious stones " is still widely used in everyday language , it is important to note that it no longer has any official value in gemology , the science of precious stones. Indeed, since 1995, the International Confederation of Jewellery, Goldsmithing and Watchmaking Arts (CIBJO) has formalized a clear and precise nomenclature of precious stones, recognizing only four categories: diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald.
Why this decision? The use of the term " semiprecious " was a source of confusion and imprecision, as it encompassed a vast and disparate category of stones with very different values and characteristics. This single classification now allows for greater transparency and fairer communication in the gemstone market.
However, it is important to emphasize that the abandonment of the term "semiprecious" in gemology does not mean that the stones in question have lost their value or beauty. Quite the contrary, these stones, now grouped under the more generic term " fine or ornamental stones ," continue to be appreciated for their vibrant colors, unique textures, and symbolic properties.
Whatever your choice, precious, fine, natural or ornamental stones will enhance your creations of bracelets, rings, earrings, pendants and necklaces and will bring a unique touch to your jewelry.