Bacan Gem Silica Round

Bacan Gem Silica RoundThe rarest and most valuable of the chalcedony family, this copper mineral drenched gemstone is only found in a handful of deposits around the world. Jason and I were offered a rare opportunity to purchase the stone that produced these cabochons from a private collection. The stone had been tucked away for over 30 years! The rough came from the Bacan Islands deposit. Most of these never make it to the USA market because collectors and jewelers in

or greenish tones—create stunning natural landscapes within the stone

mocha-inspired landscape

rare specimen of this hydrated aluminum phosphate gemstone

A quartz pseudomorph with onyx banding

Exquisite webbing and colors makes this exotic gemstone so unique

It is said that the type of turquoise that introduced into Western culture came through the Silk Road Trade Route

Guatemalan jadite is becoming increasingly popular especially with the uncommon teal blue jade it produces

These stones are polished on the back so you can see the patterning on both sides

Willow Creek Jasper is from Idaho

from one of the oldest working mines in the world

rich browns

Ideal for pendants