In it’s raw uncut form, Onyx displays high contrast bands of color that range from black to almost every color imaginable. The result when cut, carved, and engraved are stunning pieces of art that have unmatchable depth and layers of contrast. This Silicate Chalcedony has found many uses throughout history, as far back as the the second Egyptian dynasty Onyx was used as utensil and pottery.

Quartz is a crystalline mineral that is composed of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is also the underlying category that so many of our loved stones fall. However, the draw to stones of this variety, of which behold this namesake is how effortlessly they seem to hold their structure. Roman natural philosopher Pliny the Elder thought quartz to be water ice, permanently frozen over.

Some stones seem to glow in their iridescence, others “color change” and “color shift”. The optical effects natural gemstones create keep us intrigued and constantly in awe. But it can’t be said of any other stone variety that it has the “Aventurescence”, “Schiller” and “Glitter” of natural Sunstone. The presence of red copper inclusions make sunstone a unique example of the diversity of color & effect found in natural material.

The silky-lustre and sharp bands of golden brown render this stone immediately recognizable. Tiger’s Eye, like many other gemstones finds itself placed perfectly among quartz crystals best suited as adornment. We find this stone often represented with vibrant yellow to dark brown parallel bands, but don’t be surprised if you find hints of darkened teal.