MATTE African Turquoise 10x14 Oval 8-Inch beads It's soft chatoyancy is reminscent

It's soft chatoyancy is reminscent of the moon's light

In this strand

These strands were cut into beads with some of the material the Chalcedony was mined out of remaining

creating iridescent flashes of blue

“Butter” suggests qualities of smoothness

MATTE African Turquoise 10x14 Oval 8-Inch beads It's soft chatoyancy is reminscentAfrican Turquoise is not actually Turquoise, but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue green associated with true Turquoise. It contains inclusions such as copper and iron, creating veins and mottling that ranges in color from rust to black. Considered a stone of transformation and evolution, it is believed to awaken those who carry it to their highest spiritual purpose.