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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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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 Vista Jasper ó Larimar ó Ocean Wave Jasper ó Azurite/Malachite 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.
W49 $46.50
W237 $58.00
W239 $60.00
W241 $62.50 Sorry, Sold!
W243 $48.00
W244 $50.00
W245 $44.00 Sorry, Sold!
Larimar 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.
W98 $46.00 Sorry, Sold!
W214 $37.50
W216 $40.00
W218 $42.00
W220 $38.50
W221 $48.00 Sorry, Sold!
W222 $70.00
W208 $21.00
W213 $26.50
Special Value: Larimar
W205 $21.00 reg. $36.00
W90 $22.99 (regularly $28.50 if perfect) Sorry, Sold!
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 are all part of this stone's appeal. Click on photos to enlarge.
W122 $17.99 Sorry, Sold!
W152 $24.50
SPECIAL VALUE: Ocean Wave Jasper
W83 $29.99 reg $40.00
"Stormy" Ocean Wave Jasper 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. It reminds me of the thrilling times I've had, walking on the beach during storms and watching the surf crash over the sand. Polished both sides.
W174 $32.00
W188 $38.00
W189 $38.00
W193 $48.50 Sorry, Sold!
W194 $48.00
Azurite, Malachite, Chrysocolla, Cuprite All of the following stones are from Arizona
mines---perhaps the ancient inland seas that once covered part of the state
inspired their formation. Some of them remind me of aerial views of tropical
islands and bays. Click on photos to enlarge.
On our next page, our new 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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