Bloodstone ~ "Red," said Santa, "is the first color of Christmas"

Bloodstone ~ "Red," said Santa, "is the first color of Christmas"The mineral aggregate heliotrope, also known as bloodstone, is a cryptocrystalline mixture of quartz that occurs mostly as jasper or sometimes as chalcedony. The "classic" bloodstone is opaque green jasper with red inclusions of hematite. The red inclusions may resemble spots of blood, hence the name bloodstone

chrysoprase is often referred to as Australian Jade

Aptly named because of the amazing look of melted crayons

look how gorgeous the pattern turned out

Ben Davis selected and cut this cabochon to highlight the dramatic

they reveal stunning banded patterns that resemble agate or jasper

allowing the charcoal and slate-gray veining to create a cleaner

This beautiful blue and black petite pendant comes from the base of a volcano in the Indonesian Islands

sometimes called “white iron pyrite”

opaline silica preserving the mighty wood

Each piece from Ben Davis Designs arrives in a BDD suede pouch with a polishing cloth to help care for your sterling silver jewelry

Red Tiger’s Eye – A lesser-known and more rare version of the famous gold mineral

it is known for grounding and protection