Damele Variscite OvalDamele Variscite is a rare and highly sought after gemstone sourced from the famous Damele (or Damale) mine near Austin, Nevada. Often confused with turquoise due to its close mineral relationship and shared origin, this stunning variscite stands apart with its vibrant, lime green to minty hues, accented by intricate spiderweb matrix patterns in contrasting tones of gold, olive, teal, or darker greens. This gem captivates with its unique color

Its natural

Sourced from the ancient lands of Egypt

Its cultural significance in Central Asian traditions adds depth

this material is now long depleted

minty green and porcelain hard Variscite

and skutterudite

its scarcity is profound: only a handful of specimens have surfaced since its unearthing over a century ago

it is referred to it as such because of its proximity to it

Jason and I were offered a rare opportunity to purchase the stone that produced these cabochons from a private collection

making each piece uniquely one-of-a-kind

One of the rarest and most sought-after jaspers from Oregon

or mixed-metal designs