Egyptian Turquoise 2x4-4x5mm Side Drill Nugget - 15-16 InchEgyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ancient times for its vivid color and strength. For many years, mining rights were controlled by a single family, and much of the material was tied up by one company limiting availability in the open market. Authentic Egyptian Turquoise remains difficult to source, especially in bead form. This material is

Blue Apatite ranges in color from light teal to blue to bright blue to dark blue to green

Its inclusions of golden tones to rust to red are due to traces of hematite embedded in the stone

As a Serpentine

The shell is often found naturally polished with a green or brown spiral on one side and a white "eye" on the other

pink and mauve

brown and tan with some beads or inclusions of rust and rose

If you’re new to knotting

perfect for any occasion that calls for some stony cheer

high-silica content

” and thought to be the luckiest of all crystals

These jumbo beads are so light and airy

with magenta to purple seen as the most valuable