Gemstones & Minerals in Wood Case

Width: 15 inches (interior of display case) Largest discs: 1.5 inches diameter. An expansive collection of loose gemstones, cabochons, and mineral specimens presented in a red wood-framed display case with a blue velvet-lined insert. The top row features a large red jasper Pi-disc, a blue sodalite Pi-disc, a chrysocolla teardrop, two green nephrite jade rings, and two blue-green chrysocolla or turquoise teardrops. The second row includes two rough ruby specimens showing hexagonal crystal structures, a light gray banded agate oval, a carnelian cameo, a small turquoise cabochon, and a rough ruby crystal. The third row consists of three rutilated quartz cabochons with golden needle-like inclusions, a pink and white banded rhodochrosite oval, two vivid blue-green apatite or Paraiba-type color teardrops, and a large pink aventurine or quartzite oval. The middle and lower sections contain several faceted pale yellow stones, appearing to be citrine or lemon quartz, in emerald, oval, and round cuts. The collection also includes groups of white and cream cultured pearls, rough and tumbled turquoise pieces, a carnelian heart-shaped cabochon, three white opals in marquise and oval shapes, and a cluster of small pink-orange coral beads. The bottom row features additional faceted citrine-colored stones, three mother-of-pearl or shell cabochons, and three small carnelian or red jasper round beads. The display case has a hinged glass lid and two metal clasps. A wooden ruler marked MADE IN U.S.A. is present in the photographs.