Bicolor Sunstone 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch beadalon having been worn by shamans

having been worn by shamans

It sometimes features dark brown to black dendritic inclusions that branch like tiny tree limbs through the stone

It has been called “the Laughter Stone” or “Happy Lace” for its believed power to elevate thoughts and promote optimism

one of the first known to man

Bicolor Sunstone 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch beadalon having been worn by shamansSunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catches the light, inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal, producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within.