Bidspirit auction | Tumbled Semi-Precious Gemstone Chips Including
Tumbled Semi-Precious Gemstone Chips Including Amethyst, Garnet, and Tiger's Eye - A large collection of tumbled semi-precious gemstone chips, appears to be intended for use in the manufacture of birthstone-themed craft items. The assortment comprises various minerals and organic materials, including what appears to be garnet, amethyst, blue lace agate, crystal quartz, aventurine, snow quartz, carnelian, peridot, sodalite, paua shell, tiger's eye, howlite, hematite, rose quartz, and citrine. The howlite has been finished in a vibrant blue colour. The stones are processed into polished, irregular chips and are organised into seven plastic compartment boxes and two bulk tubs. The boxes retain printed labels reading *** BIRTHSTONE CARD *** Hand painted and decorated with the semi-precious birthstone for followed by the specific stone and month name. Several compartments also feature hand-inscribed masking tape labels naming the contents. No maker names or factory marks are visible.