Agate | Ametrine | Bluebird | Hyalite Opal | Jadeite | Jasper | Pietersite | Tourmaline

Type: Agate

Enhancement: None - 100% natural

Origin: Various

Price: $10-$150 per stone

Agate is a micro-crystalline form of Quartz and occurs in an almost endless variety of colors and patterns. Ranging from translucent to opaque, Agate is a popular gemstone for a wide range of uses including jewelry, ornamental and stone mosaics. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)

Type: Ametrine

Enhancement: None - 100% natural

Origin: Bolivia

Price: $4-$7 per carat

Ametrine (Moh's scale 7) is a special gemstone with Amethyst and Citrine in a naturally unique combination. The gold and purple colors together are only found in a few parts of South America. Ametrine has been mined in the same location for over 400 years. The only known producer is the legendary Anahi mine in Bolivia. The highest quality mineral rough is exported to Brasil for cutting and polishing. Our Ametrine is a natural gemstone that has not been treated in any manner. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)

Type: Bluebird (Azurite/Chrysocolla)

Enhancement: Stabilized

Origin: Arizona

Price: $15-$45 per stone

Bluebird is a tradename for a colorful blend of bright blue Azurite and green Chrysocolla. Both minerals are often found with copper bearing ore. Azurite was used for years as a pigment by artist until it was discovered the lovely blue would turn green. All of these gemstones were cut from the same piece of rough and display a nice variety of blues and greens. (Return to Top)

Type: Hyalite Opal

Enhancement: None - 100% natural

Origin: Utah

Price: $2.00 per carat

Gem quality Hyalite Opal is only found in one location in south-central Utah and only on one small knob. The Opals were formed by mineral deposits left from geysers and hot springs. This andularescent gemstone is included with botryoidal (grape-like) or straw-like masses that cause the light to roll off the internal bubbles and straw. The Multi-colored Hyalite Opal is found in almost every color except blue. (Return to Top)

Type: Jadeite

Enhancement: Unknown

Origin: China

Price: $30-$45 per stone

 Jade is legendary for it's extreme toughness and historical significance amongst so many ancient cultures; the Aztec and Olmec in Central America, Maori of New Zealand and the Chinese. While most people associate Nepherite (Jade) with being green, Jadeite (Jade) is occasionally found in other colors including lavender, blue, black, red, yellow, orange, brown, pink and white. With these cabochons, you can have a combination of party and Rasta colors. (Return to Top)

Type: Jasper

Enhancement: None - 100% natural

Origin: Various

Price: $10-$100 per stone

Brown. Blue. Red. Yellow. Green. Jasper derives it's name from the Greek term "spotted stone". Multi-colored, striped and orbicular - eye-shaped patterns, are the most popular varieties. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)

Type: Pietersite

Enhancement: None - 100% natural

Origin: Namibia

Price: $30-$300 per stone

Pietersite is composed of primarily of Hawk's-eye and Tiger's-eye: two types of cryptocrystalline Quartz. Discovered in the 1960's in Namibia, Pietersite has gained a following for it's one-of-a-kind patterns. The combinations of red, gold, blue and black have to be seen. Can you keep a secret? This is one of our favorite stones. Matched pairs and suites available. (Return to Top)

Type: Tourmaline

Enhancement: None - 100% natural

Origin: Brasil

Price: $15-$150 per stone

Blue. Green. Red. Yellow. Orange. Pink. Bi-Color and even Tri-Color – Tourmalines (Moh's scale 7.5) are available in a wide range of colors unmatched by few gemstones. Bright Star Gemstones offers everything from Rubillite (red pink) to Indicolite (blue) to Paraiba (green blue) Tourmaline. Cat’s-eye Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline and unique carvings are also available: plus a few other shades ranging from red to yellow to green! Tourmaline is the alternative birthstone for October. Matched pairs available. (Return to Top)

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