Sterling silver Druzy Stone earrings

Druzy is a highly sought-after precious substance which is popular for use in jewelry. Until about 10 years ago, however, drussy minerals were little more than a curiosity. While of interest to serious mineralogists, they went unnoticed by jewelry designers, gem collectors, and the general public.

But the appeal of drussy material is easy to understand. With its multitude of tiny crystals, drussy possesses a reflective surface reminiscent of sugar or snow. Most species of drussy gems, even those with vivid colours like hot pink (cobalt-calcite), day-glow green (uvarovite), or multi-colour (rainbow pyrite ), are natural. Quartz drussy is available in mostly muted natural colours. Additionally, many quartz pieces are dyed black or other colours, and some are coated with titanium or other metallic vapour to