Natural Thundercloud Drop

Natural Thundercloud DropThundercloud Stone is a unique gem that's new to us. Found in and around a few turquoise mines in China, this material was overlooked until someone took a chance on it. Initial testing has shown that some of this material has opalized in its formation and is comprised primarily of calcium calcite and iron. This combination creates a fiery and smoky gemstone that is all natural.

The result is a one-of-a-kind gem that feels both ancient and alive

Its cultural significance in Central Asian traditions adds depth

highly polished cabochon form

with only a tiny handful of hand-picked top-grade rough ever making it out before the end

sourced from the Altyn-Tyube mine in Kazakhstan

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

this stunning variscite stands apart with its vibrant

We sorted through hundreds of pounds to bring you the best

It is also blasted and open pit mined by large equipment

Named after the Chara River in Eastern Siberia

and all of the mines and claims had been closed since the 1950s

This Carmel Mountain variscite cabochon features a stunning