Gemstones

Gemstones are minerals that are treasured for their beauty and durability. A large number of minerals have been used as gems. Their value generally depends on four features: the beauty of the
stone itself; its rarity; its hardness and toughness; and the skill with which it has been cut and polished.

Sibalom, one of the 18 municipalities of the province of Antique, is gifted with rivers where semi-precious and colored stones abound.For the past years, gemstone processing has provided some small-scale processors with income. Items that maybe made out of Gemstones include beaded necklaces and bracelets, mounted paperweights, cabochons, and countless other decorative items. All it takes is creativity to be able to come up with novelty items.