What are the different stones used in Barse designs?
Unusual cuts of stone in sublime tonal mixtures have become a trademark for Barse. We often use opaque stones (those which do not allow any light to pass through) and translucent stones (those which allow light to pass) in combinations that offer truly unique mixtures. Finding stones that reflect current color trends is always a priority for the Barse design team. Most stones used in Barse designs are cut from huge rough pieces of stone that are cut in our own factory by our expert lapidaries. Generally we use genuine stones in our designs. Occasionally some of the stones that are used are dyed to achieve a desired color. It is common for many stones to be heat treated or dyed to achieve different hues. An example would be onyx, which is actually a deep gray when mined, then is heat treated to achieve the desired jet color. We also occasionally use glass, crystal, or cz in a design when a certain colorful hue is desired with an extra sparkle. If you are wondering about a specific stone
