Hubei Turquoise 4x10mm Faceted Rondelle AAA 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

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Ethiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994

Origin: Madagascar

but it can still be damaged by abrasion or compromised by exposure to moisture and chemicals

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Everything you loved about Blood Quartz is magnified in the A-Grade version of the material

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Turquoise is a naturally soft stone