Citrine is a variety of quartz whose color ranges from a pale yellow to brown. It is nearly impossible to tell cut citrine from yellow topaz visibly. Citrine has ferric impurities, and is rarely found naturally. Most commercial citrine is in fact artificially heated amethyst or smoky quartz. Brazil is the leading producer of citrine, [...]
Carnelian, this material is semi-transparent and usually dyed and heat-treated to a mild to brilliant bright orange color.
Chrysoprase, nothing says pure elegance like apple green chryoprase. This rare gemstone is from the most valuable of the chalcedony group. It is characterized by its intense spring green color with medium to good transparency. Look for the other colors of Chrysoprase in Apple Green, Lemon, Chinese, and Blue Chalcedony.
Fossil Coral, also known as agatized coral, is a gorgeous stone with ornate starburst and millefiori-like patterns. It is petrified coral with no artificial enhancement and has the same hardness and durability as agate. Major deposits are from Indonesia and Australia.
White Bamboo Coral, each piece is hand-cut and retains the texture of its natural formations. The coral comes from the sea in a grey color and is bleached to this soft ivory color. Bamboo coral comes in several shapes Red, Pink, and Ivory.
Crazy Horse Stone (limestone) Crazy Horse stone is a type of limestone material featuring naturally-colored orb and wave combinations. Clear coated to enhance luster and durability.
Garnet, this gem is a deep burgundy red color with minor inclusions. January’s birthstone is far from being only a winter gem; its brilliance lends itself to any season. Our garnet is chosen for optimum color and glistening facets. The surface of the garnet will have some blemishes. From India you will have garnets in [...]
Goldstone was invented by accident in the 19th century. It’s said an Italian monk slipped while carrying a pan of cooper shavings and the shavings fell into a vat of molten tinted glass, but when the glass cooled, the embedded shavings shimmered like gold. You will goldstone in Blue, Brown, and Green.
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