Sieber Agate 8mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 InchSieber agate is not a true agate but rather a glassy, dark blue grey or green copper slag that formed during ancient copper smelting in Germany, specifically from the Siebertal area. This historical "ancient slag" has a naturally swirling, intricate appearance resembling agate due to silica and mineral inclusions from the smelting process. It is a rare and collectible material known for its lapidary qualities, similar to obsidian, and is sometimes

For hand drilled beads (like pearls) there’s a bit more trial and error and guess work

and was discovered in North Kaap River

while the amount of Iron in the stone varies its shade of purple

They are small in profile but big in strength

Tiger Eye has been revered and feared throughout history as an all to seeing

The presence of Manganese in the stone produces its color

It is believed to protect against threats and danger in high-risk situations

Since most beads you get from Dakota Stones will be ultrasonically drilled to either

Great on Beadalon #1 and #2 Crimp Beads or #2 Crimp Tubes

This is due to high oscillating frequency and thermal conductivity

the slide gauge is non-magnetic and durable

and Purple Rose Quartz