Blue Opal 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch R1573 leading to discoloration

leading to discoloration

It is a white granite with dark gray mottling that also exhibits blue or green spots

or x-ray analysis

only limited quantities are available as we wanted to insure consistent sparkle across each bead on each collar

and are indigenous to those countries

Blue Opal 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch R1573 leading to discolorationBlue Peruvian Opal naturally occurs with swirling patterns of deep blues, blue to greens and greens swirled with yellow to green, rust, brown and orange. It is highly prized for its beautiful combinations of colors and for its opalescence the pearly luster of the opaque stone. Peruvian Opal was considered by the Incas to be a gift from Pachamama, the Inca Goddess of Fruitfulness and Mother Earth.