Pietersite 6mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Blue Tiger Eye It is believed that Ametrine

It is believed that Ametrine was first introduced to Europe by a conquistador’s gift from Bolivia to the Spanish Queen

This dye was said to create Michelangelo’s favorite shade of blue

The Ruby inclusions in this stone are pink to reddish purple to dark purple

It is a translucent to transparent stone with a soft pale pink to rose red hue

The quality and transparency of the Quartz almost makes the red spots (caused by iron and hematite) look suspended in time

Pietersite 6mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Blue Tiger Eye It is believed that AmetrinePietersite has been called the Tempest Stone for its colors of deep blue and gray with metallic gold and flashes of brilliant chatoyancy as it catches the light. It also occurs in golden yellows and browns as well as milky white. Pietersite is composed of Tiger Eye, Hawk Eye and Jasper and is believed to discharge negative energies and cleanse the aura.