Golden Sunstone Natural 4mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch Orange During the Renaissance

During the Renaissance

Its color is due to the presence of Manganese and Iron in the stone

Prehnite was the first mineral to be named after a person: its discoverer

It has also been considered a sacred stone in India throughout its history

Golden Sunstone Natural 4mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch Orange During the RenaissanceSunstone, 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.