MATTE African Turquoise 10x14 Oval 8-InchAfrican Turquoise is not actually Turquoise, but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue green associated with true Turquoise. It contains inclusions such as copper and iron, creating veins and mottling that ranges in color from rust to black. Considered a stone of transformation and evolution, it is believed to awaken those who carry it to their highest spiritual purpose.

Authentic DZI beads were used in ancient times in India

Occurring in sizes ranging from a grain of sand to the size of an apple

with indigo being the most rare

It is an opaque stone

Naturally occuring in hues of blue-green to green with spots and streaks of red

Sapphires sustain life force and attract peace and joy

Amazonite is a member of the feldspar family

green and brown to the more rare violet and pink

” Aquamarine was once thought to be the treasure of mermaids

These colors swirl throughout the stone in fascinating matrices of color

Sardonyx is sometimes treated to bring out its reddish tones

Rose Quartz is a silicon dioxide crystal and one of the most common varieties of the Quartz family