Ametrine 18x28mm Oval - 15-16 Inch Faceted Bicone Our Jade is one of

Our Jade is one of two mineral varieties -- nephrite

black biotite

Tiger Iron has long been popular with jewelry-makers

Mined in: Madagascar

*These beads are "diamond cut"

Ametrine 18x28mm Oval - 15-16 Inch Faceted Bicone Our Jade is one ofAmetrine is quartz that occurs in bands of purple and yellow. As the name suggests, it is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine. The different colored zones in the stone result from different oxidation states of iron, due to exposure to different temperatures during its formation. It is believed that Ametrine was first introduced to Europe by a conquistadors gift from Bolivia to the Spanish Queen.