in South Africa, and who discovered this mineral in 1774. The four bracelets of Queen Zar, found on her mummified arm, date to the second ruler of Egypt's First Dynasty, approximately 5500 B.C. Some show very intricate suture patterns, which are created by the complex walls dividing the inside of the shell. - Ketohs

Presence of iron The story goes that in 1973 while picnicking, Rita, her sister, Marilynn, and their two sons collected some turquoise nuggets or black rocks with blue nodules showing.

the subject and can not say which is true.

- Beaded It is somewhat translucent It is the birthstone for August and its use in jewelry Bag- Horseshoe- Read all about Mojave Stone in my article: Mojave wisdom. onyx and agate are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the

a cabochon (rounded dome) rather than faceted.

Pipestone National Monument, a 282 acre area near Pipestone,

being sometimes yellow, red, and green, and frequently beautifully veined or clouded. wood. | Site Map | Search, "Native of iron and the darker the color the higher the grade of citrine. can turn onyx a uniform color, most commonly black, green, purple or blue.

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Jewelery- Anti-tarnish The Dry Creek turquoise mine is located on the Shoshone Indian Reservation near Battle Mountain, Nevada.

as) turquoise, lapis lazuli and other colorful stones.

Coral, Red Coral (also called Red Branch Coral)Red Coral is the common

Most turquoise now comes from private collections. Many Ammonite It is a relatively new stone, being first discovered by a Russian geologist in

as gray, brown and black and with seemingly randomly oriented transecting black

The unique color is from iron and titanium Shell Olive wolves, badgers- Maidens- Most marble is compact limestone, 90% calcite or dolomite. which is one of the most common minerals present in the earth's crust. Some sources say it is made up of fossilized snail shells and others say its most commonly black, but can be blue, red, orange, yellow or swirled. extremely sharp tools and weapons such as knives, arrowheads, spears and scrapers. They were called Buffalo stones because of their resemblance to the North American Bison.

A lapis gemstone won't fade in light but it is easily scratched These were the earliest recognizable animals and were able to swim and crawl.

golden yellow pyrite.

There - Copper-

Like coral or mother-of-pearl, the shell of spiny oyster is considered Red of chrysotile a somewhat benign form of asbestos. this cloudy clarity softens the colors considerably giving them a velvety or mossy

other colors of the manganese ore make for a variety of patterns and color combinations.

Coral (Apple Sponge Coral, Red Sponge Coral) belongs to the melithaea sponge It is also known under the trade names of "Royal Lavulite" and cell of your physical body thereby producing an overall calming effect as it gently of many carvers. Smudging supplies-

Natural hematite is a minor gem material for February. and other mollusks to line their shells and protect them from parasites and foreign

an organic gemstone. Scientific terms (in this case marble) can have a different It is usually found in the Baltic countries and in coal seams in Wyoming and the Dominican Republic. cream to light brown.

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JasperJasper comprised of naturaly broken fragments that reformed into Petoskey

It is valued

Due to its rare color, Damele is a collectible turquoise. use dye to achieve different colors Sterling Opal color is the result diffraction what is it? Its

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is a brilliant deep blue stone (hydrated copper carbonate) that gets its vibrant pyrite is an iron sulfide with a metallic luster and brass-yellow hue. An olive shell is smooth, and oval-shaped - Lakota Blue and blue-green turquoise has been found amid these deposits as well. It is easy to carve because of its lack of quartz.

onyx occurs naturally and can also be achieved by bleaching.

problems, depression, addictions and ear aches. Namibia, and Mexico.

This turquoise was mined by ancient cultures. Most MOP is milky white or silver and translucent, while mop from abalone Carrier- minerals - but "dolomite" is commonly used for both the mineral and It supposedly gives a person courage. Abalone is found in the coastal waters off of the US and Mexico.

Sugilite, another purple gemstone, is the closest

Dinosaur Hungary. and other crafts.

tolerance, to raise self-esteem and to remove fears, resentments and anger. rose quartz,and many others. of years cultures from every part of the world have revered moonstone, many believing coral fragments that have been pulverized into a powder, soaked in binding agents,

Wisconsin; Norton, Kansas; and South Dakota. Magnesite is a usually white stone with brown, gray or black inclusions or matrix.

"Evening Emerald".

Banded Sugilite was discovered in Japan in 1944 by geologist Ken-ichi Sugi, from which An open pit mine and a favorite of Zuni silversmiths, Sleeping Beauty is often used in needlepoint, petite point and inlay jewelry because of its consistency in color and is easy to cut. and Groups- Fish

Coral varies in color: white, pink, orange, red and black.

opaque stone with a waxy luster ranging in color from pale grayish lavender to It is made up of 80% silica and 20% resin and is an economical option Pipes - Lakota sodalite is named after its sodium content. A limited amount of lapis mined in the western

as a gem., thereby making it a separate mineral. The color of prehnite

of its great magnet-like romantic energy. Miscellaneous-

This stone is mined exclusively in Australia and is sometimes confused with jade and called "Australian jade. or patches. The coral skeleton is composed hard calcium carbonate, colored in shades of red Since the late 1990's, due to over harvesting and polluted waters, abalone has become nearly extinct.

Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. from black to steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish brown, or red. The name rhodochrosite means rose-colored.

Almost all jasper stones are multicolor, featuring stripes, spots

Rarely, some of this agatized . Lepidolite continue to use travertine in their carvings today.

Fresh ivory is hard, white and Morenci turquoise is mined in southeastern Arizona, Greenlee County. An incredible feat considering they only used stone axes, mauls, antler picks and chisels. Spoons, Beads- Ivory comes from the tusks of

flint, jasper and agate are names commonly used by geologists, archaeologists as well as in Madagascar, Spain, Uruguay and Scotland. year or so, buffing with beeswax will enhance is natural shine. of the Latin word lapis ("stone") and the Arabian name azul, meaning "blue." in the natural stone.

Set in turquoise jewelry this is often viewed as traditional gems of Native American jewelry.

claw- Chains- Mother of PearlOutside edge of certain mother of pearl (mop) shells. The is still the only place in the world it is found.

Sugilite is found only in South Africa and is a by product of mining for manganese ore. Copper-

"black moonstone" which has a bluish inclusions. The outer shell is commonly quartz Cherry Gaspeite comes in light green to an unmistakable apple green color. Also called Treatments using heat, sugar, and/or acid and South Africa. vertebrates and other particulate matter.

The name is derived from the large open pit Morenci copper mine where a great deal of turquoise from Morenci has been of the "lunch box" variety - carried out by workers and miners. Unlike emerald which owes its green color to the presence pendants - Stones

Pipes, Smudging

which they believed increased fertility.

The more intense the blue and the more contrast in the stone, the It is composed of several minerals including minor amounts

then pressed into a solid mass to be re-cut.

The most well known source of jet is along the eastern coast of Yorkshire, England and there are large deposits in Utah. usually silica.

tagua nut (also called vegetable ivory) is from the Tagua palm tree (also called Pink and white bands and neighboring

Man Pipes - Offering Inside there are 4 to 9 seeds the size of a hen's egg.

Thus, moonstone is believed Statues - Kachinas

Stone Dalmatian Stone is a semi-precious stone made of albite, a form a mantle. It can also be found in Australia, Canada, Germany, Uraguay, Madagascar, Namibia, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Mexico, Italy and the United States.

Fluorite It is basically a reddish-brown glass which contains

The stone was used in religion, art, trade, treaty negotiations as well as jewelry. The mine produces gem grade blue-green with a matrix. ChertChert, In bright light it appears

of Pearl. headaches, kidney disease, migraines, sexual dysfunction, sinus problems, throat Darker color chert is often referred to as flint.

Kachinas- Feng

Hematite

Held up

Books- 1965, it was named the state stone of Michigan.

is a semiprecious translucent yellow gemstone that is a variety of quartz. Most of the deep red coral is Italian Coral. Shopping | Contact

It is a very traditional

jealousy, greed, and resentment.

They also are often by-products of the seafood industry The Sleeping Beauty mine, one of the largest producing mines, located near Globe, Arizona, and produces a solid, light blue to robin's egg blue color with usually no matrix and is set in many styles of American Indian jewelry. state rock of California, serpentine is a gemrock with wide diversity in color common name for iridescent nacre, a blend of minerals secreted by oysters, abalone, ancient cultures believed that lapis lazuli contained magical powers. This mine is currently owned by Phelps Dodge. Sodalite also rarely contains pyrite, a forms, including amethyst, aventurine, citrin, opal, rock crystal, tiger's eye,

It is treated from Western Australia. Sodalite

and Yule Marble from Colorado. Shell comes from several melon-shaped mollusks of the genus "melo". The turquoise is of the highest grade; known for its rich, darker blue colors and dark, black matrix often found in nodules.

Copper- It is usually cut into cabachons. as jewelry.

made from harder stones.

they are found together, often near copper deposits in Arizona, they are called The turquoise is famed for its solid blue color that rivals that of Persian turquoise. 10,000 to 40,000 years old. shui practitioners feel that ammolite promotes the flow of chi throughout the

- Twist

is a rare blue variety of pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic.

also say rose quartz can heal and release childhood traumas, neglect and lack Ancient tribesmen crafted It is one of the oldest turquoise mined in Nevada.

Petrified

Stems - T-Pipes-

Jasper Lone Mountain turquoise mine, located in Esmeralda County, Nevada, once produced a great variety of turquoise. Bargain

A type of fine grained serpentine that has colored over time if exposed to too much light and heat. mine in Alberta, Canada have an outer shell thats irridescent or opalized. have for sale - to get started, look at our NEW to acids and heat. There are archaeological as well as literary references that pre-date the Christian era by five millennia. A gold miner while prospecting in 1958 "rediscovered" the "Lost Mine of Enchantment." Because it is not frequently available it is considered collectible. In the Middle Read

A light, relatively hard yet fragile mineral, claw- Charm

The stones vivid green color comes from nickel silicate.

Located ten miles south of Santa Fe, Cerrillos was the site of the largest prehistoric mining activity on the continent because the huge turquoise deposit was partially exposed on the surface.

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Mr. Jack is now deceased, but his daughter continues to operate the mine. Eddy Mauzy and his family mined and marketed turquoise from this site to top southwest Indian artists.

sometimes confused with charoite. a geode until it is cut open or broken apart.

a solid rock. you exercise self-control and understand your chosen destiny. Its color is normally apple-green, but varies to deep green. Toe- it uniform color.

gemstones. - Dreamcatchers- The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek and means "not drunken."

around Japan and Taiwan. ITEMS and SHOPPING Colors of jade vary - Jewelry waters of the Sea of Cortez (between the California peninsula and Mexican mainland) Augite extenders-

gentleness and love.

It is lovely, deep, rich purple to purple red in color. caves. beautiful multicolored stone chosen for carvings by Zuni artists. and Dance Fans-

Bridles,

Antler Lakota Vintage, Rings- C Because of its calcium composition coral should not come in contact with acid such as vinegar. .

rutilated quartz. Feathers- Rattles-

the Unakas Mountains, on the border of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. (Zuni Rock, Zuni Stone)A non-crystalline, porous rock found on the

Mother of pearl and green. which Native Americans used for making pipes, was subsequently named Catlinite

Like jet, it is found in deposits of brown coal or lignite, and its formation Click here to read more about Turquoise quality and grades. For thousands

for the color patterns, a striking combination of white with brown and tan spots, part of Colorado (Italian Mountain) that is deep blue with large amounts of pyrite. It is known as the seven-color Most of this turquoise has already been mined, and is one of the most highly collectible stones.

Carnelian was used widely during Roman times to make signet commonly passed off as White Buffalo Stone. Tears - Apache Tears are a type of Obsidian that is often translucent when In Dolls - Sterling Bisbee turquoise is a significant by-product of the Lavender Pit copper mine that is now closed. brown. Turquoise, Mojave Stone . Shades of red, orange, and reddish brown come small amounts

Angelite (so named for its angelic appearance) is a trade name

They are treasured for their appearance and form.

soft material to carve and it has a glassy appearance. The natives believed that persons

Minnesota, was established in 1937. Fans - Hair Copper-

Unakite was discovered in Fossilized or mineralized walrus tusk is approx.

to opaque salmon orange. color even under artificial lighting. rainbow.

colors of bands range from white to almost every color.

is basically a banded variety of marble resembling onyx. This mine has also been known as Blue Jay Mine.

confused with turquoise, however variscite is greener in color and is usually

Because of the many variations

wing and fan mussel, shares characteristics with oysters, scallops, and mussels. Belt- Bargain It is illegal to collect dino bone on US state or federal lands thus making agatized from the Greek marmaros, "shining stone". is relatively soft and breaks or chips easily upon impact so it is not appropriate General- and Spectator- Drawstring-

Vintage, Navajo

Tagua

and in the gulf of Mexico. Turquoise, see White Buffalo Stone above.

- Paintings rings and other hand made jewelry for a very long time. than pure iron, but much more brittle and it polishes to a high luster. Tagua

Leekya Deyuse was especially noted for carving with this stone and his descendents markets these gems under the trade name ammolite. is steady, relaxing, and rhythmical.Read more about Mother It is mined in Brazil, Madagascar, India, Germany and several parts advice, BUY IT!" style - Vintage, Helpers,

so is more highly valued and thought to be the true jade.

Snowflake obsidian contains small white or gray crystal In

mollusks fossilize by being replaced with agate (a from of quartz) from silica-rich

used as a popular gemstone.

Charoite is a relatively late comer to the Native American jewelry marketplace, having been known only since the mid 1970s. Inlay thereby encouraging spontaneous action and awakening one's psyche.

Quartz The turquoise is of good quality and is a high blue color with an intermittent black or brown, non-webbed matrix. Dry Creek turquoise is also referred and known by the names Godber turquoise and Burnham turquoise. color includes combinations of black, green, brown, purple with streaks and spots The ivory has not yet fossilized into stone but is in the first stages of mineralization.

Note: As of 2012 this mine has been closed due to copper mining and the cost of Sleeping Beauty turquoise still available has gone up substantially. It is very hard and durable and .

ceramic barium-strontium ferrite magnet. A distinctive characteristic of moonstone is a glow or shimmer that seems

Such material is found only in Afghanistan (mined there "Royal Azel". in sunlight. intuition, dreams, emotion fertility and love. deep purple, sometimes with black matrix, reddish brown or yellowish blotches.

Silver-

Calcite

It is an opaque gem that is usually cut into cabachons or beads and is used in inlay work by top Native American Indian artisans. Early on it was thought to be an emerald, then peridot and still later, is a variety of feldspar that is found in igneous rocks. Jasper can be found in a wide variety of patterns and colors,

covered by Lake Argyle after construction of the Ord River dam, but other sources The Carico Lake mine is primarily a gold producing mine but from time to time the mining company leases the turquoise producing part of the mine to individual miners who are permitted to work that part. banding. for over 7000 years) and Pakistan.

was replaced with chalcedony, a fine-crystalled quartz. Many of these gemstones have attained a note-worthy place in the southwest native fine-art jewelry world. Marble can be polished to a high lustre and has been used for architectural and

It has distinct black spots of arfvedsonite and it is named after the dalmatian Items - Bracelets- and character, from green to yellow, with browns, black and whites. Unicolor jasper is actually Today that resourcefulness continues with bowlerite - up-cycled

Barn - Belt It energizes that can be polished to a high shine. The fossilized shells resemble tightly-coiled people acquired fluorite from natural outcrops in southern Illinois and in Kentucky

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the pen shell is typically long and tapered, somewhat triangular, like a flag . resembles both turquoise and malachite and has often been substituted for these The formations as seen in the water look like tree branches.

Some experts Malachite is often found in copper producing areas such as Russia, Mexico, Australia, England, Southwest U.S. and notably Zaire is a major producer today. There are more than two hundred dig sites located there and the largest and most famous are the Blue Bell, Castilian and Tiffany mines. Stick Wall Hangings- Art For this process to occur the wood must buried in mud, ash, lake sediment Ammonites are the fossilized, hard shells of extinct mollusks that existed from the Paleozoic to the end of the Cretaceous era. It occurs in a range of changing

JasperBrown based stone with swirls or stripes of darker or lighter shades termed "marcasite". Brazil to make jewelry. is a relatively new and rare gemstone, having only been discovered in 1977 on

yellowish or sepia.

Turquoise from this mine will be a unique addition to your turquoise jewelry collection.

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has flecks of sparkling mica.

even opal. It is a translucent crystal, which can be polished and faceted to form striking

The name Spondylus is a Latin word that means "spines on its back." Dalmatian Stone is favored for tumbling Leather-

sand-burrowers, feeding mostly on bivalves and carrion and are known as some of It was discovered in 1789 at Gaspeite was discovered in 1966 in the Lemieux Township of the Gaspe' Peninsula, Quebec, Canada.

Reconstituted coral is made from natural solid material, or is the most highly prized purple variety of quartz and is the official birthstone fossilized palm.

It is high to light blue in color with an unusual matrix of irregular iron pyrite or "fool's gold"matrix that when polished often looks like silver. Blue Moon turquoise mine was active until the late 1970's in Esmeralda County, Nevada. The

It was not until 1996 that it was used in jewelry.

Malachite is generally found with blue Azurite, and sometimes the

Howlite

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- Sets, This is also referred to and known most often today as Dry Creek turquoise. minerals are similar in appearance but jadeite has more intense color and translucency By definition turquoise contains copper (it is a copper aluminium

The Kingman mine is located in Mohave County in western Arizona. and jewelers rouge polishing compounds. is one of the few rocks used as a gem and one of the first gemstones ever to be Vintage, Pins-

Marble (also called Mexican Onyx and Oriental Alabaster) is a type of calcite,

& Bourke - Other, Home or pennant from which it get its name.

Calsilica A It is said to bring out your intuition, tenderness,

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shell comes from the shells of the larger species of tortoise and turtle,

Native American- Kachinas-

This can still be seen today in earlier Zuni inlay jewelry and in limited amounts of contemporary jewelry. black and brown matrix and veining resembling that of true turquoise. - Sterling after polishing.

Olive Statues - Necklaces, Number 8 turquoise is famous for its black, golden-red and brown spider web matrix set off with the unique bright powder blue turquoise background. The Tyrone turquoise in new jewelry is from private stashes.

It is a power stone that is excellent for attracting abundance and any pattern of markings, that makes it desirable. After millions of years the original shell is slowly replaced by minerals such as agate or calcite. so remains softer than stone and is easy to carve and form for jewelry. Easter Blue turquoise is mined in Nevada and is in the Royston turquoise mining area. as calcite. is often described as 'apple green' and is usually found within a range of light

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