Hubei Turquoise 3mm Round Banded - 15-16 InchHubei 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

and Side Cutters

The time to pick up and put down conventional pliers can be spent creating and finishing the loops which can be significant given the amount of time it takes to create a chain of beads with wire wrapping

It is referenced in many sacred texts and historical manuscripts and is the first precious stone mentioned in the Bible

Read more about "DZI" beads in our blog "Heaven's Beads - DZI Beads Explained"

Yellow Jasper is a golden brown stone with patterns that appear strikingly similar to wood grain

Hydrogrossular garnet is an especially rare gemstone

and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it

the older the tree

mined since 4000 BCE

neutralizing overacidity and stomach problems

This material dates back 29 million years and has been used in early civilizations as tools similar to obsidian

Topaz is a rare silicate mineral and obtains much of its popularity from its beautiful colors and its status as a birthstone