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AgateAgate
Distinguished by its multiple vivid colours which made it highly valued as a talisman by the Egyptians and during the medieval period for decorative items. Zodiac: Gemini.
AmazoniteAmazonite
Blue-green in colour similar to that of pale Jadeite. Also referred to as Amazon stone. Jewellery made with this stone was highly prized by the Egyptians. Birthstone: January.
AmethystAmethyst
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz that owns is colour to impurities of iron. The deep, rich colours of our selection of beads are the most valued. Zodiac: Pisces.
Black AgateBlack Agate
Natural agate with a deep and rich black colour.
Botswana AgateBotswana Agate
Exclusive to this African country, this beautiful and unusual banded stone comes in shades of gray, brown, pink and cream colours.
BronziteBronzite
A rich brown stone with shimmering metalic golden flakes.
Chiastolite - Cross StoneChiastolite - Cross Stone
Brown Andalusite containing carbon inclusions in the shape of a cross.
CitrineCitrine
Amber-coloured variety of quartz. Rarely found naturally. The market is flooded with artificially made Citrine. All our products are naturally formed Citrine with its distinctive pale yellow colour. It has been revered for thousands of years due to its rarity. Birthstone: November.
Flower JasperFlower Jasper
Unusual Jasper with streaks of white, red, green and black tones.
FluoriteFluorite
Known as “The Most Colourful Mineral in the World”, shades of blue are the predominant colour but they may vary from red to purple, yellow to green or tones of white.
GarnetGarnet
Almandine Garnet is the most common of the Garnet family and has been popular in jewellery making since the Roman times. It owes its rich red to impurities of iron. Zodiac: Aquarius. Birthstone: January.
Green AventurineGreen Aventurine
A form of green quartz with platy mineral inclusion that give it its distinctive shimmering effect.
Green Graphited QuartzGreen Graphited Quartz
Light green quartz with graphite inclusions.
IoliteIolite
Iolite comes from the Greek io, meaning "violet flower".
JasperJasper
A Chalcedony mineral that comes in a diverse array of colours and patterns. It derives its name from the Latin word for the stone, “iaspis”. The product on offer is the colour banded variety, Jasperized Fossil Wood.
Lapis LazuliLapis Lazuli
Beautiful deep blue stone with white calcite and gold pyrite speckles. It comes in a variety of blue shades with the darker version being more valuable. Birthstone: December.
Mixed SetsMixed Sets
Combination sets of a variety of stones displayed on this site.
Mookite - Australian JasperMookite - Australian Jasper
A colourful stone from Western Australia combining a wide range of brown, red, yellow and cream tones.
MoonstoneMoonstone
Moonstone is distinguished by a bluish shimmer that moves across its surface as the stoen is moved. It is said that is moonlight in solid form.
Mother of PearlMother of Pearl
Mother of Pearl comes from the iridescent coating on the inside of mollusk shells. It has interesting colour and texture effects.
ObsidianObsidian
Obsidian also know as Volcanic Glass is the best known glassy rock.
PeridotPeridot
Peridot is the gem-quality variety of the mineral Olivine. It naturally occurs in different shades of green.
Red JasperRed Jasper
Deep, opaque, brick-red colour stone.
Rock CrystalRock Crystal
Rock Crystal is the most common variety of quartz and for thousands of years it has been associated with divination and healing. It is colourless and transparent and its healing properties have made it popular for jewellery use throughout the ages.
Rose QuartzRose Quartz
The most popular of the quartz varieties it owns its pink tint to impurities of manganese, titanium or iron. All our stones have a deep rich pink colour.
Smokey QuartzSmokey Quartz
One of a few naturally occurring rare brown stones. Its colour is believed to be due to exposure to radiation. The process can be artificially created by exposing Rock Quartz to radiation to create Smoky Quartz. Our products are of the natural variety.
SodaliteSodalite
A rich royal blue stone deriving its name from its high sodium content that is also a constituent of the gem Lapis Lazuli with which it is often confused. It is often referred to as the “wisdom stone” and it is priced for its pure blue colour with attractive samples often containing stripes of white calcite.
Tiger's EyeTiger's Eye
Dark brown stone with lustrous alternating golden and light brown bands.
Tourmaline Green QuartzTourmaline Green Quartz
Highly attractive green quartz with black, needle-like tourmaline (schorl) crystals criss-crossing the clear stone.
Tourmaline - MulticolouredTourmaline - Multicoloured
With the largest colour range of any gemstone it is known as the "stone of light" with a stunning splash of rainbow colours.

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