Wood Rhodonite 6mm Round Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Great Artisan Gem from light blue to lapis

from light blue to lapis blue to cobalt

The name “Turritella” comes from the name of the genus of marine gastropod mollusks whose remains are seen within the stone

who used it extensively in their jewelry

Sapphires are precious gemstones

with indigo being the most rare

Wood Rhodonite 6mm Round Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Great Artisan Gem from light blue to lapisRhodonite, whose name is derived from the Greek word for Rose, rhodon, is known for its pink, red and magenta hues. A Manganese inosilicate (or chain silicate), Rhodonite belongs to the Pyroxenoid group of minerals. It was originally found in the Ural mountains of Russia, where it was observed that the stone was often carried by eagles to their nests. This earned it the Russian name orletz or Eagle Stone.