Freshwater Pearl 11-12x14-15mm Purple Rice Large Hole Beads - 8 InchUnlike most gemstones found within the Earth, pearls are organic. Simply, they grow inside the shells of certain species of oysters and clams. Some pearls form naturally in mollusks either in the sea or freshwater such as rivers. Pearls are known for their natural beauty and timeless charm, often symbolizing purity, wisdom, and integrity. These pearl strands can vary slightly in length and the pearl beads can vary in shape, size, and color. The

Roman glass that has been turned into contemporary beads refers to ancient Roman glass artifacts (often shards or fragments) that are carefully salvaged

Pearls are known for their natural beauty and timeless charm

Pietersite is associated with the zodiac sign of Leo

This Agate exhibits orange to golden to milky white tones in its parallel banding

primarily earth tones

Mined in: Madagascar

Fossil Coral is the prehistoric fossilized remains of the invertebrate reef builders that live in tropical oceans

These inclusions give it a glistening effect termed “aventurescence

plant materials

making it a very unique stone

Ancient Egyptians believed Red Jasper to be connected to the fertilizing blood of Mother Isis

This material dates back 29 million years and has been used in early civilizations as tools similar to obsidian