Bacan Gem Silica DropThe rarest and most valuable of the chalcedony family, this copper mineral drenched gemstone is only found in a handful of deposits around the world. Jason and I were offered a rare opportunity to purchase the stone that produced these cabochons from a private collection. The stone had been tucked away for over 30 years! The rough came from the Bacan Islands deposit. Most of these never make it to the USA market because collectors and jewelers in

LARGE AND IN CHARGE

This parcel of Qingu Turquoise tells a story of nature’s artistry

high-domed freeform or classic shapes (oval

Measuring 52x35 mm

This enigmatic material is found around the turquoise mines of Hubei

Whether you’re a jeweler crafting a bold statement ring or a collector seeking unique cabochons

artistic flair

and subtle landscape-like formations

it exhibits a soft

chrysoprase owes its captivating color to trace amounts of nickel

For this reason we had our material fracture sealed with a very low viscosity treatment but the green Variscite is untouched and has no enhancements

It still is from Kazakhstan