Sunstone 8x10mm Triangle Cut Faceted Puff Oval - 15-16-Inch nye_16inch_worst the treated stones are cut

the treated stones are cut

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

It was first found in a deposit near Shunga village

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803-1873)

The opening on the bail is about 4mm so it will accommodate a variety of stringing materials

Sunstone 8x10mm Triangle Cut Faceted Puff Oval - 15-16-Inch nye_16inch_worst the treated stones are cutSunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catches the light, inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal, producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within.