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Popular gemstones and cabochons:
Amazonite
Parrot Wing quick guide: 1" = 25mm 1/2"=13mm 1/4"=6.5mm
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These stones are grouped together because they all have tropical origins, such as fossilized corals from ancient warm-water seas or petrified palm woods. It's fascinating to realize that many of these stones are organically-based gems--they were once part of living thing On this page: Fossilized Coral Starfish Drilled Starfish Pendants Fossilized Corals Mediterranean Red Twig Corals Coral Bead Strands Apple Coral
New: Carved Stone Starfish Drilled Pendants For the starfish lovers out there, we now can offer these hand-carved stone starfish. The details on these are so wonderful that I included photos taken from the side and back. Each starfish has a small hole drilled laterally through one of the arms, it so that it can hang on a wire.
TT263 $56.00
TT265 $44.00
This type of coral comes in a variety of colors, shapes and forms. So much coral out there on the market is disappointing; I have searched high and low and assembled a group of what I feel are the loveliest pieces with the prettiest patterns, just for you. Click on photos to enlarge images. All pieces are polished both sides unless otherwise noted.
TT22 $35.00
TT23-24 $52.00 for the pair
TT96 $21.50
TT97 $21.50 Sorry, Sold!
TT151 $36.50
TT138 $54.00
TT167 $37.50
TT186 $34.50
Fossilized Coral
Bali TT183 $52.00
TT30 $34.00 Sorry, Sold!
TT140 $67.50 Sorry, Sold!
TT159 $37.50
TT133 $71.50 for the pair
TT174 $29.50 Sorry, Sold!
TT176 $56.00 Sorry, Sold!
TT179 $65.00
TT187 $53.50 Sorry, Sold!
TT28 $78.00
Mediterranean (Italian) Red Twig Coral Picture me, hot, tired, tramping through the Tucson show for days, looking for affordable red coral, and just about giving up, when I literally stumble across a booth manned by three charming young people from Italy. Their father had been processing coral from the depths of the Mediterranean off the coast of Sardinia for the past forty years, and they had only recently begun marketing their wares in the States. This is breathtakingly beautiful red twig coral, all natural in color, with really wonderful, precise cuts. The daughter of the family personally picked the best colors out for me. Note: For most of these, two pair are available. If you wish to order two pair, just go to final checkout page, change the number in the quantity box, and click the aqua button saying "Update Quantity."
TT126r $28.00
TT127s $88.00 only one pair available
TT128r $68.00 only one cab available TT129r $42.00
TT129s $42.00
The two little Chinese ladies who sold me these strands at the Tucson Gem Show were adamant that these were natural, undyed coral. I believe that this coral is natural--if you closely, you can see the growth rings on some of the beads and tiny natural inclusions on others--but I'm not 100% sure these weren't dyed. I checked them with a loupe and could find no dye stains around the drill holes or even inside the beads, but top-quality undyed strands of red Chinese coral were selling elsewhere for $3,000 per strand, wholesale, so it's likely that these corals did not start out life naturally red. However, I can tell you that close up they are really pretty, with wonderful color and a beautiful shine, and even dyed, they are well worth the price. If you are interested in multiples of one strand, please e-mail me. Note: The beads are simply strung on silk, not knotted. Click on photos to see details.
Three bead strands side by side, comparing color and size
TT120 $24.00 Sorry, Sold!
TT121 $22.00
TT122 $20.00 Sorry, Sold!
TT124 $22.00 Sorry, Sold!
This is modern coral, in totally natural colors. The fronts are polished, and the flat backs have a satin finish.
TT272 $26.00 Sorry, Sold!
TT274 $32.00
TT276 $44.00 Sorry, Sold!
See more fabulous tropicals, including shell cabochons, on our next page: More Tropical Treasures Previous page: Translucents Directory of gems by type, plus shopping tips: Designer Gems What's in YOUR cart? Click: |
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