Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8mm Dyed Green Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch 4mm Faceted Checkerboard Coins so named because the ancient

so named because the ancient Incas believed the stone to be the petrified blood of their ancestral rulers

Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise

and highly lustrous pearls formed as a by-product of the culturing process

often featuring a black

) Seraphinite is most commonly found in shades of dark green and gray

Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8mm Dyed Green Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch 4mm Faceted Checkerboard Coins so named because the ancientHubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise producing regions in the world. This material is known for its vivid blues, rich greens, and bold black spiderweb matrixcreating highly distinctive, one of a kind beads. This collection features material sourced from the Joo shahn County mines, including the Chin goo 808 Mine, known for producing turquoise with strong color contrast and dramatic