Though not confirmed, it is a popular theory that the sunstone had polarizing attributes and was used as a navigational instrument by seafarers in the Viking Age. 

An Agate stone is a type of chalcedony (a microcrystalline quartz) and is known for its beautiful and vibrant bands, concentric patterns, and diverse colors.

Vesuvianite is named after Mt. Vesuvius in Italy where it was first discovered by a German mineralogist named Abraham Werner. 

These beads, commonly called “Bodhi Root”, are known for their use in prayer beads and malas.  

Labradorite can be quite expensive and is a very popular stone used in jewelry.  It has been described as looking like the Northern Lights trapped in stone.  

The attractive color variation and delicate brilliance of Tourmaline are what makes this high-value gem so desirable. Ancient Egyptian legend says that tourmaline can be found in all colors because it traveled along a rainbow on its way up from the center of the earth and collected all the rainbow's colors. 

It is the main component of many sedimentary rocks, most notably limestone and marble.

Legend has it that the red specks in the stone were formed from Christ's blood falling onto green jasper during the crucifixion.

Feldspar is SO incredibly common as a stone I’ve noticed that it can be a little tricky to track them down as beads.  

High-quality calcareous onyx, or Italian Onyx, is quarried in Italy, especially in the Tuscany region, hence the name.

On the one hand, these beads can be known for representing both the great suffering and hardship of the Cherokee people during the Trail of Tears and of Job in scripture. 

If you hold a light up to Carnielen the light can go right through it causing the stone to glow.  

The name "jasper" comes from Semitic languages and means "spotted or speckled stone"

The Hebrew word for amethyst, "ahlamah," translates to "dream stone," hinting at its association with divine visions and spiritual awakening.

Larimar is special due to its unique beauty as with a vibrant, oceanic blue color and distinctive white marbling patterns that resemble waves or clouds.

Lava rock is often sold “waxed” however, “unwaxed” Lava Rock can be used as an oil infuser.

As many Canadian mines are slowly being depleted, the price of jade continues to increase, it is likely to become more scarce.

These rocks glow orange or yellow under UV light due to the fluorescence of the sodalite. Yooperlites have a Mohs hardness of only 5-6.  

Olive trees are well known as a source of fruit and oil, but what many people might not know is that the wood itself is among the hardiest of all fruit trees.

Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass. Obsidian is formed when viscous lava is rapidly cooled.