Sedimentary

sed·i·men·ta·ry | ˌse-də-ˈmen-tə-rē

adjective

A rock that has been formed by or from (often many) deposits of sediment

A sedimentary stone or rock is one that is formed by the deposit of various forms of sediment over a long period of time. These types of rocks can form in a variety of conditions but commonly consist of a number of different materials. As a result, within sedimentary rock a number of different types of gemstones can form, including jasper, opal, zircon, and malachite. These, along with other gemstones and precious materials are mined from sedimentary stone or rock in a number of different ways.

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S Safety Catch Salt-and-Pepper Diamond Sand Casting Sandblasted Sapphire Sardonic Satin finish Sautoir Scarab Scatter Pin Scepter Screw Seal Sedimentary Seed Bead Seed Pearl Semi-Precious Gemstone Semi-Precious Stones Setting Sevigne Shagreen Shamrock Shank Shared Prong Shield Shoulder Signet Silver Tone Simulated Stones Single-cut Diamonds Slide Smoky Quartz Smoky Topaz Snake Chain Solder Soldering Solid Diamond Solitaire Sparkle Spinel Split Prong Split Ring Split Shank Spring Ring Square Band Square Cut Stabilized Turquoise Stackable Rings Stainless Steel Stamping Star 129 Step Cut Sterling Silver Stomacher Strap Necklace Strapwork Stud Super Fit Ring Swag Symmetry Synthetic Gemstones