Marlborough Chrysoprase Drop

Marlborough Chrysoprase DropThis stunning chrysoprase cabochon showcases natures most refreshing hue: a luminous apple green to minty translucence that evokes the first days of spring. A variety of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz), chrysoprase owes its captivating color to trace amounts of nickel, giving it a soft, glowing depth unlike any other green gemstone. This was acquired from a husband and wife team that was purchased several decades back. Little of this gem material

and is one of the prized Porcelain Jaspers from the PNW

The stone had been tucked away for over 30 years

frequently accented by intricate dark spiderweb matrix veining or bold brown-black patterns that create striking natural contrast

including warm reds

glowing depth unlike any other green gemstone

Sourced from the legendary Candelaria Hills in Nevada—specifically that explosive new pit on the Broken Arrow Claim—this material hails from an ultra-limited

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These bead strands are 7 in long and there are 42 beads

polka dots

Each cabochon is hand-selected and expertly cut into smooth

this variety stands out for its exceptional clarity of pattern and vivid contrast between the translucent-to-opaque body and the striking dendrites