Gem Stone at Home

Written By Mavera .

If you explore the gemstones of the world, you’ll be mesmerized by their natural beauty. Deep down below the surface of the earth, those precious gems - namely diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds - are formed of molten rocks or crystallized fluids. On a scale of 1 to 10, with respect to scratch resistance, those four move between 10 and 8 respectively; making them the most expensive and hence the most commonly used in engagement and wedding rings, specifically. The rest of the gems that follow, such as amethyst, aquamarine, rose quartz, or onyx, are referred to as semi-precious and are used for creating luxurious furniture or interior decorations, as they are used in jewelry creations.

For the Love of Emeralds

Each gem is believed to have certain energy powers and has thus been appreciated in different cultures and given different significances across history. Rubies and emeralds were commonly used by Arabs, and Onyx utility is quite evident in Roman, Persian, Greek, and ancient Egyptian findings. Emerald, which signifies truth and love, has different green manifestations across the gem as it shines. This is why MAVERA chose the emerald-inspired “Everglade” as a brand color; representing luxury on one end, and a truthful belonging to nature on the other.

Onyx as a Building Material

Onyx, a more affordable, highly durable, and long-lasting mineral is commonly used in different interior manifestations and decorations. From black, going through brown, red, beige, and way to white, Onyx has different color variations, added to versatile looks with the variation of its veines and spots. Its translucence makes it magical at home when it's back-lit. Yet the more translucent, the less resistant it would get.

Your interior decorator, such as MAVERA, would help you choose the right kind of onyx, or other semi-precious building material, depending on the level of translucency and the surface utility required. Generally, calcium-based onyx would be more luminant, but not as tough as the silica-based one. This means that while the calcious onyx would shine bright like a diamond, it would absorb more water and similar fluids. In all cases, Onyx hardness ranges from 6.5 to 7 out of 10; which is suitable for endless utilities at home; such as this Zamalek villa home bar created by MAVERA for a famous Egyptian actress; to serve both dining and living rooms.

Mavera created the seamless white onyx countertop in a perfect blend among the walnut contemporary wooden cladding around. Lit from below, it created a luxurious and inspiring mood in the interiors, along with the soft lights strategically placed among the wall groves. A set of glass-based home accessories were arranged later to shine and sparkle with those backlights; adding to the softly-lit onyx preciousness.

The white onyx used here, also referred to as marble onyx, is usually used in architecture and interior design; counting on its durability and translucency effect which enables it to reflect soft light around. You can create beautiful outdoor sculptures out of onyx and have them placed amongst the greenery, lay little onyx lighting items for soft commode table lights in bedrooms, or use extended onyx surfaces in counter or dining tabletops, among other endless interior and landscaping design ideas.

Its translucence makes it magical at home when it's back-lit.

Impact of Translucence & Richness

The integration of semi-precious stones at home not only adds to the luxurious impact of the space, but also emphasizes well-being, with the energy the stone possesses, and the playful light and shine it reflects. Imagine washing your face every morning in a bowl of ice quartz, or showering against a blue agate or feroza wall! Stairs and stair railings can also be semi-precious. When back-lit; they’d be heavenly! Imagine a spiral staircase ornamented with mother of pearl, wouldn’t it feel as majestic as residing inside a seashell?

You might be wondering which semi-precious surfaces would be most suitable for which utility, or how you can benefit from their features in your interiors. If so, don’t hesitate to write to us and we’ll help you by integrating the most suitable, translucent, and durable surfaces you would need for your home.

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