Multi Tourmaline 6mm Round Banded - 15-16 Inch Shape_Faceted Round The ancient Egyptians carved amulets

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

Topaz is a rare silicate mineral and obtains much of its popularity from its beautiful colors and its status as a birthstone

The mines these stones are sourced from are primarily copper mines

These form as a criss cross banding called lamellae

Multi Tourmaline 6mm Round Banded - 15-16 Inch Shape_Faceted Round The ancient Egyptians carved amuletsTourmaline is classified as a semiprecious stone and occurs in a vast array of colors, everything from colorless to black, from pastel to bright to dark. It can even exhibit various colors within the same specimen. Its name derives from the Sinhalese word turamali, which translates to stone of many colors. Due to this variety of colors, Tourmaline has often been confused with other stones. Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century