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Amazonite
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Biggs Jasper
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Druzy, black 
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Unakite        
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quick guide:

 1" = 25mm

1/2"=13mm

1/4"=6.5mm

 

Rare Finds

Rare Drusies (Immediately below)          Rare Cabochons         Large Cabochons

Every once in a while, you come across a stone so beautiful or unique, it takes your breath away. These are the stones that I've saved for this page. They are much rarer than the other stones on this site, primarily because of their size and the astounding images captured in them. Yes, they would be fantastic in a jewelry piece, but they are also just fine on their own, as part of a collection. These are all, of course, one of a kind.

NEW: I've added more fabulous cabs (see below) as well as a new section of rare and unusual drusies. Scroll through and enjoy! Be sure to click on the photos to be better able to see and marvel at these specimens.

  Rare Finds

Natural Lavender Blush Druzy

This natural druzy is a cross between a light pink and a pale lavender. It is just gorgeous, one of those happy surprises that comes along once in a blue moon. Click on photos to enlarge and see details.

Natural Lavender Blush Druzy
36 x 31.5mm Note: The color of the crystals in this spectacular piece is slightly less intense than in the other pieces.

ZRF33    $90.00  Sorry, Sold!



 

 

 

Natural Lavender Blush Druzy
27.5 x 24.5mm

ZRF34    $110.00



 


Natural Lavender Blush Druzy
29.5 x 20mm  

ZRF38    $80.00



 

 


Natural Lavender Blush Druzy
15 x 13mm

ZRF36     $54.00 the pair




Natural Lavender Blush Druzy
13 x 9.5mm

ZRF37     $50.00 the pair


Hemimorphite Zinc Druzy

Used to be, you could obtain drusies in this color from the Baghdad mine in central Arizona. They were chrysocolla, but a couple of years ago, the mine collapsed upon itself in a huge crash before they could extract all the material. So, the only other types of drusies in natural aqua colors are from China--Hemimorphite Zinc Druzy. Hemimorphite Zinc usually comes in a smooth texture, so the druzy is relatively rare, and cabochon-quality druzy is rarer still.

These particular stones come in two color varieties, one a soft medium turquoise, and the other, a very light aqua over white, which I call "Surfspray." Both colors have rich sparkling druzy crystals. In the medium-colored stones, the crystals spill over little knobs (botyroidal formations) that provide additional textural interest. The turquoise ones are the closest color match I can get to the now-extinct Chrysocolla drusies. Important note: The matrix behind Hemimorphite Zinc druzy is relatively soft, so these stones need to be set in low-wear jewelry such as pendants. Be sure to click on these to see the details of these rare and beautiful stones.


"Surfspray" Hemimorphite Zinc Druzy   China
30 x 25 mm, maximum thickness: 7mm

ZRF28    $92.00






 

 

"Surfspray" Hemimorphite Zinc Druzy   China
This is a huge, hefty stone featuring mounds of druzy crystals and sides that lend themselves to bezel-setting. 37.5 x 25 mm, variable thickness. Maxiumum thickness: 12mm

ZRF29   $140.00





 

This batch of hemimorphite zinc druzy has vivid-colored aqua, with darker areas that remind me of flying over tropical seas and looking down to see the shadows of coral reefs in the shallow waters. Unlike the pieces above, the crystalline pattern of these two stones is called "schiller," which means that instead of standing up, the crystals are lying on their sides. As a result, very tiny sparkles, almost like a sheen, pass over the surface as the stone is turned in the light.

Hemimorphite Zinc Druzy   China
This piece has a couple of healed fractures that are more, then less visible, depending upon the light source. They do not compromise the structural integrity of the stone and are common to this type of druzy. 31.5 x 24 mm

ZRF18   $65.00



 

Rare Finds

Bubblegum Jasper

Mined by a lone prospector somewhere in Idaho, the layered colors of these pieces reminded him of bubblegum. These are my only available pieces.

Bubblegum Jasper   Idaho
36.5 x 24mm

C31    $40.00



 

 



Bubblegum Jasper  
Idaho
28.5 x 28mm

C32    $42.00



 

Dendritic Turkish Opal

Crack open the sphere that the rough of this material comes in, and find a wonderland of black dendrites growing through a creamy white background. The rarest pieces, though, contain opal--areas of translucent light grey, with the plantlike dendrites resembling bushes on a hillside receding into fog. Beautiful!

Note: Less expensive versions of this stone are available on our Tranquil Garden page.

 

Dendritic Turkish Opal
This piece is also cut by Keith Horst. 40 x 24mm

C8      $130.00 

 

 

 

 




Dendritic Turkish Opal   Turkey
34 x 23 x 7.5 mm

C23    $75.00



 

 

 


Dendritic Turkish Opal   Turkey
42 x 30 x 7 mm


C25    $70.00



 

 

 


Dendritic Turkish Opal   Turkey
 Photos show stone turned sideways to illustrate design possibilities. 26.6 x 20 mm

C26    $60.00   Sorry, Sold!



 

Rare Finds

This is a new section which I have created for people who are looking for jumbo cabochons--for Bola Ties, belt buckles, or oversize jewelry designs. Note: All stones have satin-finished backs unless otherwise noted.  I have put in the weight of the heftier stones...Just a reminder--31.3g=1 ounce. Please click on photos to see these impressive pieces even closer up.

Blue Biggs Jasper    Oregon
Blue Biggs Jasper is instantly recognizable with its blue-grey coloring added to the well-known chestnut, browns and creams of regular Biggs Jasper. Blue Biggs is considered an "extinct" stone because current supplies have been completely mined out. This is a large and wonderful piece. 76 x 23.5mm

LG14    $150.00




 

 

 



Blue Biggs Jasper    Oregon
Another great piece, slightly smaller and with a flatter top surface, a crisper edge and straight sides than LG14.   62.5 x 24mm

LG15     $130.00


 


 

 

 


Fossilized Coral    Bali
This is the centerpiece of my Balinese friend's personal collection. It is very unusual to see coral in this size. The colors are lovely. Ordinarily, it would be a $200.00 stone, but it has some imperfections--the dark areas are little natural cavities in the coral. Therefore, I am taking a hit on this stone and drastically reducing the price. 74 x 43.5 x 6mm thick


LG7    $150.00   reg $200.00



 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Septarian    Utah
47 x 41.5 x 9mm thick, 32.5 g

LG11    $33.50   Sorry, Sold!

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Brazil Agate with Sagenite and Druzy 

Source: Brazil   120 x 73 x 4mm thick   Weight: 50g

This majestic slice was cut and polished (very, very carefully) by master lapidarist Keith Horst. It is 4-1/2" by nearly 3" big, and deserves its own display case or freestanding frame. The central crystals (which flash and sparkle much much more than in the closeup photo above, right) are cantilevered into the central space and seem to float there. Absolutely breathtaking!
C3    $300.00     SALE!   $250.00


 

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