Ethiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994
Our prehistoric ancestors used to string them into necklaces or hang them from cords as pendants
Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique blue/white color and pattern that resembles porcelain
characterised by its translucency and the presence of platy mineral inclusions that give a shimmering or glistening effect termed aventurescence
The cleaner facet from this cutting process results in significantly more sparkle than seen in stone cut by other methods
Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 6x8mm Blue Oval Bead - 15-16 Inch Chinese Ethiopian Opal was first discoveredHubei 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