Aquamarine
Pale icy blue crystals can range from opaque collector pieces to transparent gem material. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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Form: <span>Tumbled</span>
Mineralogy, identification, care, lapidary craft, interiors and documented cultural history—with traditional beliefs clearly labelled as a separate subject.
Ocean Jasper
Concentric circles and orb patterns make each polished surface look unusually busy. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Garnet
The group includes familiar deep red almandine as well as bright orange spessartine and green grossular varieties. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and…
Read guide →Picture Jasper
Earth-toned bands can resemble deserts, horizons and mountains, which explains the name. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Rhodonite
Bold pink crossed by black veining gives polished rhodonite a graphic appearance. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Red Jasper
Dense brick-red colour makes it a durable, accessible beginner stone. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Rhodochrosite
Its candy-pink bands can be striking, but the mineral is soft enough to deserve careful handling. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional…
Read guide →Bloodstone
Look for natural-looking green mottling with irregular red to rusty inclusions. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Prehnite
Its soft translucent green and rounded botryoidal surfaces are especially distinctive. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
Read guide →Dalmatian Stone
The cream base with dark spots explains the dog-inspired trade name. Learn its mineral identity, hardness, care, common treatments, authenticity notes and traditional associations.
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