Hematite Pyrite Color Plated 2mm Faceted Round - 15-16 InchHematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is black to steel gray or silver gray, as well as brown to reddish brown or red in color. Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood, haima, owing to its red appearance when sliced thinly or powdered.

It was used in the Egyptian Book of the Dead

as well as its iridescent sparkle

mustard yellow and cream tones and can be confused for Mookaite

It’s believed that Kublai Khan once offered an entire city in trade for a sizable Ruby

where it gets its name

Fire Opal is a transparent or translucent stone named for the vivid red

Jade has been used for tens of thousands of years

” which means to deceive

It has been called “the Laughter Stone” or “Happy Lace” for its believed power to elevate thoughts and promote optimism

Beads Per Strand: 40

The most precious Fire Opal has flashes of iridescence and is known as Precious Fire Opal or “Firmament Stone

Green Aventurine is a green translucent quartz with glimmering metallic inclusions