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Parrot Wing Understand mm sizes: Quick guide: 1" = 25mm 1/2"=13mm 1/4"=6.5mm Change can help: 1 quarter= 24.2 mm 1 dime= 18mm Both coins: 42mm |
We now have two full pages of Water Colors! These stones contain the colors of the sea--the turquoise to blue shift you see going from shallow to deep water; the greens and aquas of tropical islands; the soft blues of water at dusk. So here it is for all you fellow water-lovers: An entire page of stones capturing the beauty of the water and sky. Scroll down or click the links below to go to your choice of stone. Don't forget to click on the photos to enlarge them so you can see the details. To visit our new second page: More Water Colors ON THIS PAGE: Savannah Jasper Surf Agate Vista Jasper Larimar Ocean Wave Jasper Chrysocolla, Azurite/Malachite : Copper-based gems Next page: Water Colors, p2. Previous page: Tropical Treasures 2 Savannah Jasper This gorgeous stone hails from Madagascar, and comes in a variety of color morphs, from deep ocean teals, to palest aquas, pinks, and dove greys, to peaches and tans. The patterning is evocative of ocean waves or rolling hills. It took me three gems shows over two years to amass enough to present to you. These were cut by master lapidarist Gary Wilson, so many of them reflect his preference for pillowy, substantial stones.
W566 $68.00
W568 $50.00
W569 $50.00
W571 $46.00
W572 $40.00
W574 $42.00
W575 $36.00
W565 $34.00
W576 $32.00
Can you BELIEVE this stone?! Gaze at it and you can almost hear the roar of the waves. Its teals and bright whites bring back luscious memories of walking on the beach. All have polished backs unless otherwise noted. Click on photos to see these better.
W600 $44.00
W516 $44.00
W503 $40.00
W315 $36.00
W507 $32.00
W518 $34.00
W520 $30.00
W521 $26.00
Vista Jasper This fascinating stone hails from Oregon. Gorgeous natural blue-greens swirl through it, accentuated by chocolate browns, warm yellows, and occasional olive greens. Really wonderful colors, with excellent, substantial cuts by Gary B. Wilson.
W590 $70.00
W591 $60.00 Sorry, Sold!
W50 $58.00
W240 $46.00
W546 $40.00
W44 $22.00
See our magnificent Vista Jasper set, cut by master lapidarist Gary Wilson, on our Stone Sets page.
Discovered in the Dominican Republic and named for the discover's daughter ("Lari-ssa") and the sea ("mar"), these stones are so valuable that they are often sold by the carat, like faceted stones. Despite its ethereal beauty, Larimar is extremely temperamental and difficult to cut. It is a very hard stone, but it's also very brittle, and during cutting it chips, spalls, and generally does its best to foil lapidary efforts. Also, the larger the piece, the more difficult it is to avoid having some matrix visible. Small areas of matrix are fine, but larger areas can affect the value of the piece, and those I am offering at great discounts. Please click on photos to enlarge to view details.
W218 $42.00
W220 $38.50
W208 $21.00
W213 $26.50
Special Value: Larimar
W205 $21.00 reg. $36.00
This amazing stone hails from Madagascar, and it makes you feel like you're sitting on a beach with your feet in the sand, watching the many colors of the surf. The natural color variations and little fissures and clefts are all part of this stone's appeal. This is the last of my cut stock. Click on photos to enlarge. All have polished backs unless otherwise noted.
W167 $40.00
W603 $34.00
W551 $70.00
W326 $36.00
W85 $38.00
SPECIAL VALUE: Ocean Wave Jasper
W173 $54.00 reg. $68.00
Although it's hard to believe, this is Ocean Wave Jasper, too! It's from rough that I selected (and named) myself, in glassy shades of grey with touches of aqua and wet sand colors. An added bonus is that this type of Ocean Wave Jasper is silicated, so it comes to a high polish, sprinkled through with tiny sparkles. If you love the ocean in all its moods, this might remind you of thrilling times, walking on the beach during storms and watching the surf crash over the sand. Polished both sides.
W189 $38.00
W190 $18.00
W196 $20.00
SPECIAL VALUE: Stormy Ocean Wave Jasper
W191 $22.00 reg $28.00
Copper-based Gems: Chrysocolla, Malachite and Chrysocolla If you picture the wonderful green patina that develops on copper, you can get a sense of why beautiful aqua and green minerals are found in copper mines. I have grouped these together because of their similar coloring. All of the following stones are from Arizona mines. Unpolished (but smooth and flat) backs. Please note the thicknesses on these pieces--Many of them are puffy and pillow-like. Click on photos to enlarge.
W597 $38.00
W594 $32.00
W595 $38.00
W596 $24.00 regularly $30.00
Turquoise and more watercolored stones can be found on the next page of Water Colors. On our next page, our second screen of Water Colors. To go back to previous page: Tropical Treasures 2 To get an overview of all the pages, visit either our home page or: Designer Gems To check what you've put in your shopping cart, click:
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