Ivory Creek PetalIvory Creek variscite, a natural and rare white Variscite. Artisinally mined by a father and son team, this gemstone comes in a variety of ivory, beige, ecru and whites.

Most of us think of those celestial stones with fiery colors when we think of opal

Unlike the vibrant greens of classic American variscite (such as Utah or Nevada varieties)

Sourced from the Candelaria Hills area in Nevada (specifically a newer pit on the Broken Arrow Claim)

once-in-a-lifetime beast of a gem—celebrated for its explosive

but as we know

Guatemalan Jadeite

The stone had been tucked away for over 30 years

a premium turquoise sourced from the historic Blue Moon Mine in Esmeralda County

Only a few hundred pounds came out

ensuring they catch the light beautifully in both natural and artificial settings

waxy-to-porcelain luster that highlights its natural depth and subtle gradients

almost electric lime to deeper forest greens—creating a lively