
Turquoise
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A rare type of amethyst, Auralite is a mixture of two to seven different minerals. Believed to have formed during a time when minerals and elements...
View full detailsCrystal Quartz is a naturally occurring clear and colorless Quartz. It is a crystalline form of Quartz said to have many divine properties includin...
View full detailsAll gemstones are fascinating and special. They come from far-away, remote parts of the globe. These Muonionalusta Meteorite beads, however, are mo...
View full detailsRose Quartz is a silicon dioxide crystal and one of the most common varieties of the Quartz family. It is a translucent to transparent stone with a...
View full detailsWhat is so special about these iron meteorites is their unique Widmanstätten patterns. These form as a criss cross banding called lamellae. It real...
View full detailsA deep, bronze-toned variation of quartz, Whiskey Quartz is a naturally occurring stone that is a bit lighter than Smoky Quartz. Quartz has been hi...
View full detailsLibyan Desert glass- Found in the eastern Sahara desert. It is a natural glass made up of pure silica. Its origins are still a mystery with some sa...
View full detailsRose Quartz is a silicon dioxide crystal and one of the most common varieties of the Quartz family. It is a translucent to transparent stone with a...
View full detailsAmethyst is a beautiful stone (normally purple), known as a “Gem of Fire” by ancient cultures. It has been greatly sought after throughout history ...
View full detailsMoonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is remini...
View full detailsKyanite often occurs as long, bladed, striated crystals, transparent or translucent with a pearly luster. An aluminum silicate mineral, it may appe...
View full detailsRainbow Moonstone is named for its moon-like glow or chatoyancy, as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moon...
View full detailsIolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...
View full detailsPolychrome Jasper is considered one of the rarest Jaspers in the world. First discovered in 2006, it is exclusively sourced from a single small dep...
View full detailsTourmalated Quartz is clear Quartz that has formed with Black Tourmaline. These needle to like black inclusions of Tourmaline are quite striking wi...
View full detailsRuby has long been considered one of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones on the planet. It is also one of the hardest, second only to Diamond...
View full detailsSunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catc...
View full detailsHubei Turquoise- From the Hubei province in Northern China. Two of the finest mines in the Hubei province are the Yungai, which means, "a mountain ...
View full detailsA Guide to Dakota Stones' Cuts We have always been interested in unique stone cuts and ways to bring them to the market at affordable prices. Below is a guide to many of our popular stone cuts and some insight...
When you look at a finished gemstone bead, you see a glimmer of color, shape, and polish—but behind that beauty is the precise and complex craft of lapidary. At Dakota Stones, we work with artisans and manufacturers from around the world...
Learn about Chocolate Moonstone! Chocolate Moonstone is a unique and beautiful variety of moonstone that exhibits a rich, warm brown to mocha hue. Here are some interesting facts about this highly sought after stone: It is a rare, naturally occurring...