Hubei Turquoise 4x10mm Irregular Tyre Beads - 15-16 InchHubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise producing regions in the world. This material is known for its vivid blues, rich greens, and bold black spiderweb matrixcreating highly distinctive, one of a kind beads. This collection features material sourced from the Joo shahn County mines, including the Chin goo 808 Mine, known for producing turquoise with strong color contrast and dramatic

causing the rocks to melt and combine with the remains of the meteorite

The soldered rings are approximately 3

Herkimer Quartz

Only a small percentage of Wampum shells have deep layers of purple and are thick enough to make beads

The image shown has multiple cabochons to give you an idea of the range possibilites of the colors

Selenite is a crystal formed from the mineral gypsum

It is known as the “Stone of Opportunity

” Green Opals are believed to provide energy and speed recovery from illness

a meteorite builds up heat that is then released into the terrestrial rocks with which it collides

brown or orange organic gem

Yellow Opal does not display the changeable flash of internal luster that other opals are known for

“Butter” suggests qualities of smoothness