African Blood Stone 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch 2-3mm Peter the Great set up

Peter the Great set up Russia's first spa in Karelia to make use of the water purifying properties of shungite

Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray

Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal

with natural variations in color

uvarovite and andradite

African Blood Stone 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch 2-3mm Peter the Great set upBloodstone most commonly refers to green Jasper with red inclusions consisting of Hematite. Naturally occuring in hues of blue to green to green with spots and streaks of red, Bloodstone was known in antiquity as Heliotrope, the Sun Stone. It has been treasured for its beauty throughout history and used extensively for adornment in jewelry as well as works of art.