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

branch-like inclusions of dark manganese or iron oxides

once-in-a-lifetime beast of a gem—celebrated for its explosive

This cabochon set is a must-have for jewelry makers looking to infuse their work with vivid color

Transformed into durable chalcedony/quartz (Mohs 6

where the promise of copper fueled America's industrial dawn

Richardson’s operate a famous rock shop and used to offer fee digging on their property from the 1970s up until the early 2000’s

mine owner Glenn Archer has told us that is is mostly depleted with only a few occassional pieces that surface

Its vibrant energy is believed to inspire creativity and passion

A quartz pseudomorph with onyx banding

untreated quality ensures lasting value and appeal

natural artistry that no two pieces are exactly alike

or ancient foliage frozen in time