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Amazonite
Parrot Wing quick guide: 1" = 25mm 1/2"=13mm 1/4"=6.5mm
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Blue Chalcedony Druzy Agate Druzy Tiger Druzy Geodites (Natural Druzy Pendants)
This rare, lovely stone is a chameleon: It changes color and character depending upon the light source. Here are some of the variations that I've seen:
These stones are also somewhat translucent, so their color will deepen if placed against a dark background. For the larger stones pictured below, I have included two photos to try and illustrate the color range of these unusual pieces. All these stones range in thickness from 5 to 7mm. Click on photos to see details. Color in Daylight Color in Artificial Light
Chalcedony Druzy
Indonesia
Chalcedony Druzy
Indonesia
Chalcedony Druzy
Indonesia
The following stones also undergo a color change:
Chalcedony Druzy
Indonesia
These stones have what I consider imperfections, so I am making them available to you at bargain prices.
Chalcedony Druzy
Indonesia
Mined in Turkey, this is an unusual druzy. Its matrix is a muted blue with veins of dark brown-black and patches of cream, all overlaid by sparkling clear crystal. To me, a more appropriate name would be snow-leopard druzy, because the patterning is more leopard than tiger, but Tiger it was named and Tiger it will remain. This druzy is substantial and looks like it will do well in more active jewelry. I bought just these few pieces on spec, to see whether anyone likes it. Click on photos to see details.
I'm always on the lookout for interesting drusies, and these caught my eye because of their beautiful natural colors. From Indonesia, they are carved out of natural undyed geodes, graced with the color variations associated with agate. Agate contains silica, the material that's used to make glass, so many of these pieces are fully or partially translucent. Others have an alabaster-like matrix of creamy white. All have good sparkle and lots of natural color and interest. Click on photos to see details. Note: What's also wonderful about these pieces is that the druzy is completely surrounded by agate with rounded edges, so it's easy to bezel-set or wire-wrap. Some of these pieces are so translucent and all have polished backs, so you might want to consider creating an open back when you set them.
ZN94 $34.00
ZN275 $46.00
ZN278 $38.50
ZN279 $24.00
ZN287 $27.50
ZN285 $19.99
ZN286 $32.00
ZN289 $36.50
These lovelies are perfect for more delicate jewelry designs. Click on photos for a better look!
ZN274 $16.00 Sorry, Sold!
ZN142 $13.50
The variety and uniqueness of these pieces makes them very special. I was reassured by the dealer that all these are natural in color. Click on photos to enlarge so you can see detail. Polished backs. Sorry, Sold Out! Hopefully, more to come in the Fall.
ZN296 $38.50 reg. $52.00
ZN88 $22.50 reg $26.00
A geodite is what its name implies--a baby geode. Actually, it's half a geode, with the surrounding agate polished on the front face. The smaller geodites have a natural convex back that, although unpolished, is smoothed enough that it can be worn against clothing. In this new batch, some of the geodites have been either laterally-drilled to slide onto an 18-gauge wire, or drilled from front to back so that a bail can be attached. What spectacular necklaces these will make! Click on photos to see details of the gorgeous crystals. All natural colors. Drilled Geodites To give you design options, some of these have been laterally drilled (side to side), while those drilled front to back have the holes visible at the top.
ZN216 $98.50
ZN218 $49.50
ZN219 $49.50
ZN223 $49.50 Sorry, Sold!
Undrilled Geodites
ZN221 $46.50 Sorry, Sold!
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