GIQ GROWTH INTERFERENCE QUARTZGrowth Interference Quartz (GIQ) is an occurrence where Quartz and Calcite compete for space in solution. The Calcite changes the habit of the Quartz by interfering with the normal quartz growth. When the Calcite is then etched away with acid, the results are some fantastic and wild shapes and habits of Quartz!! In 2007 we acquired the largest existing lot of Bor Quarry Quartz with Growth Interference from Dalnegorsk. Here you will find a full spectrum of GIQ plus other oddball Quartzes from ...
SUGILITE STONES AND JEWELRYAll of our Sugilite has either been sourced directly in South Africa, or has come out of old estate collections or lapidary hoards. Most of our Sugilite has been photographed both wet and dry. Sugilite is a popular pink and purple color shift mineral. Translucency is the first priority in grading Sugilite, with pure "gel" (without cracks) being the most valuable. Secondly, Sugilite grows with a variety of other minerals, some of which add value, and some of which take away. Manganese ...
PIETERSITE JEWELRYPietersite is a pseudomorph of Quartz after asbestos! Named after Sid Pieters, this famous stone hails from Namibia and has gained worldwide acclaim. Known for its colorful sectioned chatoyancy, Pietersite captivates its audience at first glance. It grows in blue, red, gold, and sometimes a rare purple color! Once plentiful in the early 2000s, original deposits have now been exhausted. Top grade Pietersite shows 2 - 3 colors and has defined sections where the chatoyancy dances. It pushed us o...
RHODOCHROSITE CRYSTALRhodochrosite is a highly sought after Manganese Carbonate. Common pink rough can be found in many places of the world and bright red gemmy crystals can be found from famous localities like Colorado, South Africa, and Peru. The most prolific deposit is a famous mine in Argentina named Capillitas, which was mined by the government for precious metals, and they ran across HUGE stalactites of Rhodo! There are many other specimen and rough deposits, but very few of them are regularly producing cu...
MOLDAVITE CRYSTALS AND JEWELRYMoldavite is a high frequency Tektite that is said to be of extraterrestrial origin. Many find its vibration to be intensely transformational. It can catalyze profound life changes like no other stone. Moldavite is a potent tool for spiritual evolution, expansion of consciousness, and it ushers one towards spiritual truth. Moldavite is said to provide a channel for communication between worlds, and facilitate dimensional travel. Due to its high frequency, Moldavite can also be used for psychi...
MALACHITE GEMSTONEMalachite is a stone of prosperity, protection, healing, and spiritual transformation. Pharaohs in ancient Egypt were said to wear headdresses lined with Malachite, for accessing wisdom of the higher self, as well as for protection. Malachite is said to cleanse the heart and open it to unconditional love. It helps you move beyond emotional blockages, and to clear the way for the wisdom of your higher self to guide your decisions in life. It is also useful for protecting against electromagneti...
PROPHECY STONE PSEUDOMORPHThese rare stones come from the White Desert in Farafra, Egypt. Prophecy Stones are a Limonite & Hematite pseudomorph after Marcasite. Although the original shape remains from Marcasite & Pyrite, the entire mineral has actually transformed. Prophecy Stones resonate strongly with the third eye chakra and are very high vibration. The name Prophecy Stone comes from the ability of this stone to aid in seeing visions of possible future events. Regular meditation with Prophecy Stones can he...
LEMURIAN SEED QUARTZLemurian Seed Quartz are crystals that taper from top to bottom and are characterized by stair-stepped lines that run perpendicularly to the C axis. According to metaphysical lore, it is believed that they are seeded with information from the ancient Lemurian culture. They are typically found in Brazil, Colombia, and Russia. There are other places where crystals with similar habits occur.
TOURMALINE CRYSTALMeaning "all colors," Tourmaline has become the most fascinating of all gem crystals. In the past 10 years, the interest in Tourmaline has spiked tremendously! Many special pockets are named and pedigreed, and the sheer variety in tourmaline will always keep it popular. Look for and get to know the various color zoning, usually in the form of banding and core-coloring. Tourmaline has somewhat of a cult following. It's just one of those gems that never ceases to amaze!! Tourmaline ...
TANZANITEThrough perhaps the most successful marketing of any stone other than the Diamond, Tanzanite has gained worldwide recognition through the efforts of Tiffany and Company. While the main Zoisite deposit in Tanzania produces quite an array of colors, it is the royal blue that is most sought after. Most Tanzanite is heated to bring out this shade from the more dull & boring color when it comes out of the ground. Natural blue Tanzanite does in fact exist, and will continue to be sought after b...
ROSE QUARTZ JEWELRYCrystallized Rose Quartz is a rare phenomena in the Quartz world! Brazil is the most prolific producer of Rose Quartz crystals. Brazilian Rose Quartz can be quite gemmy, sceptered, almost always with a melted appearance to it, and can form in fantastic Van Allen Belts around Smokey Quartz. Rose Quartz deposits have also been found in Maine, Afghanistan, and a few other obscure localities. The fair and lovely Rose Quartz, with its gentle pink essence, is a crystal of the heart and unconditiona...
PHANTOM QUARTZQuartz is one of the most versatile and well known healing crystals! It is commonly used for warding off negative energy, building protective crystal grids, healing, and channeling. Quartz can store information, which makes it excellent for programming one’s specific healing purposes. It has the ability to both send and receive energy, and thus must be cleansed often when in use. Clear Quartz placed in a room raises the energy of the room and amplifies thoughts, making it an excellent tool fo...
TOPAZThe mystical Topaz is a stone of true love, clear insight, wisdom, and success in all endeavors. Historically, Topaz has been used as a protective amulet. It is a very high energy stone that is often associated with the Egyptian Sun God, Ra, as well as the planet Jupiter, which is a bringer of luck and fortune. Topaz has many mystical properties, including enhancing one's spiritual power. Blue Topaz can activate the throat chakra and help promote clearer self expression, as well as bring ...
GOLD RUTILATED QUARTZ AND RUTILATED QUARTZ JEWELRYThere are various kinds of Rutilated Quartz. Golden Rutile is another fantastic Quartz inclusion that has gained worldwide acclaim. Entire shops of Golden Rutilated Quartz beads and jewelry can be found in Asia. The perfection of Clear Quartz with shimmering golden needles, sometimes radiating in a 6 pointed star growing out of lustrous Hematite centers, has captivated the appeal of a wide audience. The rarity of a perfect star in water clear crystal is a true gem to behold!
VANADINITEVanadinite is associated with fire and is a stone of action. Connected to the sacral chakra, it helps balance and restore vitality in this chakra, and is also believed to bring passion back into your sex life. It is said that Vanadinite can help you take the risks needed to change your life and move forward when you feel stuck. Vanadinite is also said to sharpen intellect and energize the body. It also stimulates the third eye chakra, boosts creativity and originality, fosters new ideas, and ...
GIQ GROWTH INTERFERENCE QUARTZ
Growth Interference Quartz (GIQ) is an occurrence where Quartz and Calcite compete for space in solution. The Calcite changes the habit of the Quartz by interfering with the normal quartz growth. When the Calcite is then etched away with acid, the results are some fantastic and wild shapes and habits of Quartz!! In 2007 we acquired the largest existing lot of Bor Quarry Quartz with Growth Interference from Dalnegorsk. Here you will find a full spectrum of GIQ plus other oddball Quartzes from ...
SUGILITE STONES AND JEWELRY
All of our Sugilite has either been sourced directly in South Africa, or has come out of old estate collections or lapidary hoards. Most of our Sugilite has been photographed both wet and dry. Sugilite is a popular pink and purple color shift mineral. Translucency is the first priority in grading Sugilite, with pure "gel" (without cracks) being the most valuable. Secondly, Sugilite grows with a variety of other minerals, some of which add value, and some of which take away. Manganese ...
PIETERSITE JEWELRY
Pietersite is a pseudomorph of Quartz after asbestos! Named after Sid Pieters, this famous stone hails from Namibia and has gained worldwide acclaim. Known for its colorful sectioned chatoyancy, Pietersite captivates its audience at first glance. It grows in blue, red, gold, and sometimes a rare purple color! Once plentiful in the early 2000s, original deposits have now been exhausted. Top grade Pietersite shows 2 - 3 colors and has defined sections where the chatoyancy dances. It pushed us o...
RHODOCHROSITE CRYSTAL
Rhodochrosite is a highly sought after Manganese Carbonate. Common pink rough can be found in many places of the world and bright red gemmy crystals can be found from famous localities like Colorado, South Africa, and Peru. The most prolific deposit is a famous mine in Argentina named Capillitas, which was mined by the government for precious metals, and they ran across HUGE stalactites of Rhodo! There are many other specimen and rough deposits, but very few of them are regularly producing cu...
MOLDAVITE CRYSTALS AND JEWELRY
Moldavite is a high frequency Tektite that is said to be of extraterrestrial origin. Many find its vibration to be intensely transformational. It can catalyze profound life changes like no other stone. Moldavite is a potent tool for spiritual evolution, expansion of consciousness, and it ushers one towards spiritual truth. Moldavite is said to provide a channel for communication between worlds, and facilitate dimensional travel. Due to its high frequency, Moldavite can also be used for psychi...
MALACHITE GEMSTONE
Malachite is a stone of prosperity, protection, healing, and spiritual transformation. Pharaohs in ancient Egypt were said to wear headdresses lined with Malachite, for accessing wisdom of the higher self, as well as for protection. Malachite is said to cleanse the heart and open it to unconditional love. It helps you move beyond emotional blockages, and to clear the way for the wisdom of your higher self to guide your decisions in life. It is also useful for protecting against electromagneti...
PROPHECY STONE PSEUDOMORPH
These rare stones come from the White Desert in Farafra, Egypt. Prophecy Stones are a Limonite & Hematite pseudomorph after Marcasite. Although the original shape remains from Marcasite & Pyrite, the entire mineral has actually transformed. Prophecy Stones resonate strongly with the third eye chakra and are very high vibration. The name Prophecy Stone comes from the ability of this stone to aid in seeing visions of possible future events. Regular meditation with Prophecy Stones can he...
LEMURIAN SEED QUARTZ
Lemurian Seed Quartz are crystals that taper from top to bottom and are characterized by stair-stepped lines that run perpendicularly to the C axis. According to metaphysical lore, it is believed that they are seeded with information from the ancient Lemurian culture. They are typically found in Brazil, Colombia, and Russia. There are other places where crystals with similar habits occur.
TOURMALINE CRYSTAL
Meaning "all colors," Tourmaline has become the most fascinating of all gem crystals. In the past 10 years, the interest in Tourmaline has spiked tremendously! Many special pockets are named and pedigreed, and the sheer variety in tourmaline will always keep it popular. Look for and get to know the various color zoning, usually in the form of banding and core-coloring. Tourmaline has somewhat of a cult following. It's just one of those gems that never ceases to amaze!! Tourmaline ...
TANZANITE
Through perhaps the most successful marketing of any stone other than the Diamond, Tanzanite has gained worldwide recognition through the efforts of Tiffany and Company. While the main Zoisite deposit in Tanzania produces quite an array of colors, it is the royal blue that is most sought after. Most Tanzanite is heated to bring out this shade from the more dull & boring color when it comes out of the ground. Natural blue Tanzanite does in fact exist, and will continue to be sought after b...
ROSE QUARTZ JEWELRY
Crystallized Rose Quartz is a rare phenomena in the Quartz world! Brazil is the most prolific producer of Rose Quartz crystals. Brazilian Rose Quartz can be quite gemmy, sceptered, almost always with a melted appearance to it, and can form in fantastic Van Allen Belts around Smokey Quartz. Rose Quartz deposits have also been found in Maine, Afghanistan, and a few other obscure localities. The fair and lovely Rose Quartz, with its gentle pink essence, is a crystal of the heart and unconditiona...
PHANTOM QUARTZ
Quartz is one of the most versatile and well known healing crystals! It is commonly used for warding off negative energy, building protective crystal grids, healing, and channeling. Quartz can store information, which makes it excellent for programming one’s specific healing purposes. It has the ability to both send and receive energy, and thus must be cleansed often when in use. Clear Quartz placed in a room raises the energy of the room and amplifies thoughts, making it an excellent tool fo...
TOPAZ
The mystical Topaz is a stone of true love, clear insight, wisdom, and success in all endeavors. Historically, Topaz has been used as a protective amulet. It is a very high energy stone that is often associated with the Egyptian Sun God, Ra, as well as the planet Jupiter, which is a bringer of luck and fortune. Topaz has many mystical properties, including enhancing one's spiritual power. Blue Topaz can activate the throat chakra and help promote clearer self expression, as well as bring ...
GOLD RUTILATED QUARTZ AND RUTILATED QUARTZ JEWELRY
There are various kinds of Rutilated Quartz. Golden Rutile is another fantastic Quartz inclusion that has gained worldwide acclaim. Entire shops of Golden Rutilated Quartz beads and jewelry can be found in Asia. The perfection of Clear Quartz with shimmering golden needles, sometimes radiating in a 6 pointed star growing out of lustrous Hematite centers, has captivated the appeal of a wide audience. The rarity of a perfect star in water clear crystal is a true gem to behold!
VANADINITE
Vanadinite is associated with fire and is a stone of action. Connected to the sacral chakra, it helps balance and restore vitality in this chakra, and is also believed to bring passion back into your sex life. It is said that Vanadinite can help you take the risks needed to change your life and move forward when you feel stuck. Vanadinite is also said to sharpen intellect and energize the body. It also stimulates the third eye chakra, boosts creativity and originality, fosters new ideas, and ...
