Labradorite 3x6mm Square Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 InchLabradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This effect is known as labradorescence, taking its name from the stone. Labradorite is usually gray to green, dark gray, light gray or black. It was discovered in Labrador, Canada in 1770 and named for the area, though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends.

decays and is exposed to mineral-rich water

whose color often caused ancient jewelers to confuse it with Emerald

When the abalone shell is struck

It may be completely clear and colorless or smoky

5 billion years ago

nurturing emotional support

with a chemical composition of sodium aluminum oxide

Malachite is a copper carbonate with a bright green color and dark green banding

As the stone catches the light

This material is similar in hardness and texture to turquoise and is sometimes called “Wild Horse Turquoise” because it is mined in southeastern Arizona near the same area as Turquoise but it is not Turquoise

making crimp beads essential for creating professional-looking

Ancient Egyptian tombs as well as prehistoric European burial sites have held Coral jewelry