Opal – Beyond the Thunderstone The Dakota Stones line of opal strands include high end precious opals like Ethiopian Opal and Australian Opal, and common opals like Pink Opal, Yellow Opal, and White African Opal, just to name a few. Many...
DAKOTA STONES QUALITY CONTROL PROCESS Dakota Stones’ quality control process is rigorous and precise, and it has been since the beginning. As jewelry and lapidary artists ourselves, we take pride in delivering the highest quality stones at a...
The Origin and History of Sunstone There are many different stories of how Sunstone came to be and how it was used, most notably involving Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Nordic Mythology, AND Native American culture. Ancient Greeks thought the stone was a representation...
Blue Sponge Coral: The Caribbean Dream Dakota Stones’ Natural Blue Sponge Coral is just one example of a natural bead that still showcases beauty and uniqueness! It is one of more than 9,000 different living species of sponges in the...
Tips for Turquoise Care Special stones like turquoise are not meant to be hidden away. Not only are they naturally beautiful, they often hold great sentimental value as they are worn and carried with us through daily life....
Gemstone Focals & Cabochons At Dakota Stones, we love gemstone focals! Pendants and donuts can elevate a jewelry design and create contrast and dimension to an otherwise simple piece. Druzy Agate Pendants are beautiful organically shaped pendants. No two will be exactly...
Turritella Agate Known for its snail fossils entombed within the agate, the stone is brown, translucent to semi-transparent, and found in the Green River formation in Wyoming. It is the most popular stone from that formation. The white snail fossils...
Vintage Gemstones, Statement Beads, & Scarcity Introduction At our gemstone manufacturing company, we are constantly in pursuit of rare and unique gemstones that showcase the true beauty of Mother Nature. Recently, Jeff, our chief gemstone hunter, was able to...
Is Lapidary A Dying Art? Introduction In a world driven by mass-production, the hand-crafted art of lapidary continues to thrive. Lapidary, which stems from the Latin word "lapis" meaning stone, uncovers the inherent beauty hidden within geological finds. Using cutting, grinding, and...
