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

Crazy Lace Agate is a banded Chalcedony that in its natural form is predominantly white with layers of brown

ranges in color from blue-green to green

It is not a mineral

*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.