Labradorite 10x16mm Faceted Marquise Bead - 15-16 Inch Rose Wood without the play of color

without the play of color present in more precious varieties

The stone's composition remains somewhat ambiguous

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believed to have a special significance to those in romantic relationships

Labradorite 10x16mm Faceted Marquise Bead - 15-16 Inch Rose Wood without the play of colorLabradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This effect is known as labradorescence, taking its name from the stone. Labradorite is usually gray to green, dark gray, light gray or black. It was discovered in Labrador, Canada in 1770 and named for the area, though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends.