and East Africa

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Sunstone is a feldspar (oligoclase or labradorite variety) with copper or hematite platelets that scatter light into a warm

Rose quartz beads excavated from Mesopotamian sites have been dated to approximately 7000 BCE

This ring sets a natural amethyst cabochon in solid

Peridot Faceted Microbead Necklace Size:2mm and East AfricaHundreds of faceted olivine chips strung end to endthe necklace moves like water. Peridot is the gem variety of olivine ((Mg,Fe)2SiO4), formed in the upper mantle and delivered to the surface by volcanic activity. Its yellow green color is intrinsic to the mineral's iron content and does not fade or shift over time. Microbead necklaces use small faceted chips rather than round beads; the result is a surface that catches light from many angles at once