and in ancient times it was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts
and their smoothness implies that they were formed at a high altitude – but they are man-made by firing the stone at high temperature and pressure and etching the eyes into the natural agate
Price is per 15-inch string of these lustrous pearls
Smoky Quartz is caused by natural radiation from nearby granite rocks which have a small amount of radioactivity
and peach stone
Lucky Hand-Carved Chinese Jade Pig Pendant, One-of-a-Kind aqua blue faceted beads and in ancient times itThis beautiful carving from China has a wealth of detail and is one of a kind. Ideal for a quality pendant on a nice necklace. Drilled from top to bottom. One of a kind. In China a pig represents luck, fortune, wealth, honesty and prosperity. Symbolizing a hard working, a peace loving person, a truthful, generous, indulgent, patient, reliable, trusting, sincere, giving, sociable person with a large sense of humour and understanding. Measures: 29mm x