Hubei Turquoise 10x12mm Rectangle Nugget Bead - 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

but truly unique

there may not be a more beautiful blue-and-brown combination than that of Terra Agate

had Red Jasper inlaid in its hilt

also known as Melo Melo or Melon Shell because of its melon color

the only site where it can be found

The natural webbing and veining create distinctive patterns in every bead

Mexican Laguna Lace Agate is one of the most prized agates in the world

In rare and highly sought after specimens

Agate has been prized for its beauty throughout history

s attention in the 1890s when a local geologist saw it glimmering in the moonlight and recommended that it be submitted as a representative stone from Norway to the World

Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago

currently believed to be due to the presence of a copper-based mineral such as Malachite or Azurite