Australian Chrysoprase 4mm Cube Faceted, Banded, With Brown - 15-16 Inch birthstone_chrysoprase Authentic DZI beads were used

Authentic DZI beads were used in ancient times in India

Black Spinel not only has the dark color

the inclusions appear more golden or copper

This stone is a combination of two very similar materials: Azurite is a deep blue mineral produced by weathered copper ore deposits

*These beads are "diamond cut"

Australian Chrysoprase 4mm Cube Faceted, Banded, With Brown - 15-16 Inch birthstone_chrysoprase Authentic DZI beads were usedChrysoprase is a bright apple green, translucent stone, whose color often caused ancient jewelers to confuse it with Emerald. A cryptocrystalline Chalcedony, its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds, as opposed to the presence of Chromium which creates Emeralds green color. Chrysoprase is believed to balance the heart chakra and help one understand their needs and emotions.