Ethiopian Opal 1x2-3x5mm Graduated Irregular Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Zoisite Mix Stabilized turquoise is the contemporary

Stabilized turquoise is the contemporary version of waxing

These needle to like black inclusions of Tourmaline are quite striking within the clear

Kambaba Jasper is a sedimentary stone comprised of microcrystalline Quartz interlaced with Stromatolites — ancient fossilized colonies of primeval microorganisms

but will not be chemically treated or altered

These strands were cut into beads with some of the material the Chalcedony was mined out of remaining

Ethiopian Opal 1x2-3x5mm Graduated Irregular Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Zoisite Mix Stabilized turquoise is the contemporaryEthiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal, Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play of color are now being found in these areas. Ethiopian Opal typically occurs in brown, red or orange body color, yet yellow, white and clear stones are also seen.