Freshwater Pearl 11-22mm Peacock Baroque Beads - 15-16 InchUnlike most gemstones found within the Earth, pearls are organic. Simply, they grow inside the shells of certain species of oysters and clams. Some pearls form naturally in mollusks either in the sea or freshwater such as rivers. Pearls are known for their natural beauty and timeless charm, often symbolizing purity, wisdom, and integrity. Unlike round pearls, which are highly sought after for their uniformity, baroque pearls embrace imperfection.

black with snowflake patterns

Aboriginal rock art

often dating back centuries or even millennia (from periods like the Gandhara civilization or earlier)

Flower agate is believed to carry on the tradition of ancient agates

They are often used in combination with crimp covers to create a polished and finished look

this stone

Red Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding

which make the shells attractive as decorative objects

Usually found near copper deposits

Clean gently with warm water and mild soap

Most hemimorphite is found in the rocks above and surrounding zinc deposits

Rutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle-like inclusions of Rutile