What's New

We are constantly collecting new items from around the world for the Gallery and Online Store!  Every trip to Madagascar provides something not only new, but fantastically exciting and as always, it comes to you with a story to tell...

Ethiopian Opals (left)
Opals are a hydrated silica material (silica and water). This makes them susceptible to cracking and breaking easily. They have a hardness of 5.5 to 6. The reflective “fire” is caused by silica spheres packed into formations causing light refraction. The name derives from the Latin opalus and Sanskrit upala meaning ‘precious stone’. The negative or bad luck association with opals may have begun in France when it was believed to render its wearer invisible and allowing one to steal without being caught. Opals are found in Hungary, Turkey, Libya, Egypt, Tanzania, Russia, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. It is found in volcanic rock, sandstone, limestone, deposits in hot springs or in a fossilization product. Opals are the October birthstone. White- purification, Pink-emotional healing, Blue-calming, Brown and Black-emotional protection, Fire-passion and creativity.

Splash Copper Sculptures (below)
These artistic free-form sculptures are made from Native Copper.   No two are alike and the shapes are open to many different visual interpretations.

Splash Copper Sculptures are made by pouring molten copper at 2200 degrees F into trays filled with water and straw. When the shapes are cooled, a green or turquoise colored chemical patina is applied. Then highlights are buff polished to expose the glowing copper underneath. The sculptures are sprayed to preserve the finish and to prevent the copper from tarnishing.

Kyanite (left, below)
Kyanite is a beautiful deep blue aluminum silicate mineral with an unusual hardness quality. If cut across its flat, bladelike crystals the hardness is 6, along the axes it is 4.5. Kyanite is named from the Greek kyanos, or ‘dark blue’, however it occurs in black and green as well. It has a splintery, uneven and fibrous feel to it but can also be polished and even faceted into stunning translucent pieces! It is found in Brazil, Switzerland, and even western North Carolina! It is used in spark plugs and porcelain. Kyanite is good for connecting with nature, dispelling negativity and personal growth.

Cobalto Calcite (right)
Cobalto Calcite is a type of pink druzy found in Congo (Zaire), Africa where it was discovered in the mid 90’s. It can occur naturally in shades of hot pink, fuchsia, raspberry, and even brown and black. The color pink is the rarest color gem in the world making cobalto calcite a very special and unique for its natural color. Unfortunately, cobalto calcite is no longer actively mined and there is a very scarce supply left due to social strife within Congo’s borders. Pink cobalto calcite is said to symbolize love and caring and is good for broken hearts and self discovery.

Amethyst Flowers (left)  These rare and beautiful amethyst “flowers” are sliced and polished from larger amethyst stalactites in Uruguay. They developed millions of years ago inside ancient geodes. They were once gas pockets in hot boiling lava where groundwater eventually deposited silica (quartz) and iron which gave it a purple color. When everything cooled atoms and molecules along with the available silica and minerals were trapped and formed the crystals inside. Today they are mined from very hard lava basalt. Amethyst “flowers” bring inner peace and helps one overcome loss.

Assorted Skulls (below)
We have an array of Polychrome Jasper, Labradorite, Quartz Crystal, Rose Quartz, and Flourite Skulls of all sizes!

Elestial Quartz, Polished (below)
Elestial Quartz (also known as Skeletal Quartz) is the name given to various types of quartz all of which have formed with terminations or points covering every surface in a layered or etched pattern. This is the result of unstable conditions during the crystallization process. Within the crystal, plainly visible cavities in geometric patterns can sometimes contain clay minerals of varied colors. The cavities can even include carbon dioxide and water displaying both the liquid and gas phase of formation. This is visible even to an unaided eye with the appearance of a moving water bubble. This is known as an “enhydro”. The cavities within the quartz often have a layered or ribbed aspect seemingly hollow giving rise to the term “skeletal quartz”. Madagascar and Brazil is where most elestials can be found. Heals emotions, balances heart and mind, Divine love.

Opalized Fluorite (below)
Very rare, and very scarce, Opalized Fluroite is found in a small area in the western desert of Utah. It is also called Tiffany Stone and Ice Cream Opalite.  The milky crystals inside the cavern even fluoresce under a blacklight!  This piece is even more beautiful in person!

Insects in Amber (below)
The insects inside amber that we offer are all only $19.00!

Clear Quartz Cluster from Brazil

North Carolina Specimens (below)
Our specimens from North Carolina include Kyanite, Sapphires, Amethyst, Calcite, and MORE!!!

Aquamarine Chunks (below)
Aquamarines are a beryllium aluminium silicate mineral with a hardness of 7.5 to 8. The name is Latin for “water of the sea”. It is the birthstone for March and the 19th anniversary gemstone. In ancient times sailors carried aquamarine to ensure a safe passage. It can be found in the USA, Russia, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia and Africa. Aquamarine is said to be cooling, soothing and enhances clear communication.

Druze Heart Pendants (left)
These little sparkling beauties make great gifts and stocking stuffers!  And they're all only $22.00! Druze Quartz is a name given to the extremely fine crystals that appear on a quartz specimen. These crystals are very small and numerous. Druze is found on the interior of quartz geodes.

Black Tourmaline Chunks (below)
Black tourmaline is the most common and inexpensive variety, however blue, green and pink are less common.  Tourmalines differing metaphysical characteristics for each color. Black Toumaline offers protection.

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