Australian Chrysoprase AA 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Large Hole red and brown

red and brown

Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue-gray

This effect is known as “labradorescence

Emerald and Heliodore -- and is often cut to highlight its chatoyant qualities

Australian Chrysoprase AA 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Large Hole red and brownChrysoprase is a bright apple green, translucent stone, whose color often caused ancient jewelers to confuse it with Emerald. A cryptocrystalline Chalcedony, its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds, as opposed to the presence of Chromium which creates Emeralds green color. Chrysoprase is believed to balance the heart chakra and help one understand their needs and emotions.