Our Materials Story
Turquoise
The Sky Stone of Ancient Worlds
Turquoise is one of humanity's oldest sacred stones, revered across Tibet, Persia, and the Americas for thousands of years. Its colors range from the deepest sky blue to earthy sage green — each shade shaped by the unique mineral environment where it formed.
In Tibetan tradition, turquoise is believed to carry the energy of the sky and sea, offering protection, wisdom, and good fortune to its wearer. No two pieces are alike; the natural veining and matrix patterns make every bead a one-of-a-kind treasure.
We source our turquoise in a variety of forms — tumbled nuggets, smooth rounds, and heishi discs — preserving the raw beauty of this ancient stone in every piece we create.
Lapis Lazuli
The Stone of Kings and Heavens
For over 6,000 years, lapis lazuli has been one of the most prized gemstones on earth. Mined primarily in the mountains of Afghanistan, its intense royal blue — often flecked with golden pyrite — was once more valuable than gold itself.
Ancient Egyptians ground it into pigment for sacred art. Tibetan monks used it in spiritual ceremonies. Renaissance painters treasured it as ultramarine — the most precious of all blues. Lapis lazuli is a stone of royalty, wisdom, and truth.
We work with lapis in smooth rounds, heishi discs, and freeform nuggets, letting its deep, starry blue speak for itself in every piece we create.
Nan Hong Red Agate
The Stone of Strength and Vitality
Red agate has been worn as a talisman of courage and protection across cultures for millennia. Its deep crimson tones — ranging from brick red to vivid scarlet — are believed to ignite passion, drive away fear, and ground the wearer in the present moment.
In ancient times, warriors carried red agate into battle for strength and victory. In Tibetan and Eastern traditions, it is associated with life force energy, making it one of the most powerful stones for vitality and protection.
We source red agate in a rich variety of forms — smooth rounds, seed beads, heishi discs, and tumbled pieces — each one carrying the fiery energy of this remarkable stone.
Coconut Shell Beads
The Earth's Natural Gift
Carved from the shells of coconut palms, coconut shell beads are one of nature's most sustainable and beautiful materials. Each bead carries the warmth of the tropics — tones ranging from pale cream to rich espresso brown to deep black, shaped by the age and treatment of the shell.
Lightweight yet durable, coconut shell beads have been used in traditional jewelry across Southeast Asia and the Pacific for generations. Their natural grain and texture give every piece an organic, grounded quality that no synthetic material can replicate.
We work with coconut shell heishi discs in a full spectrum of natural shades — from undyed cream to sun-darkened black — celebrating the quiet beauty of this humble, earth-given material.
Malachite
The Stone of Transformation
With its striking concentric rings of deep forest green and black, malachite is one of the most visually dramatic stones in the natural world. No two beads are ever the same — each one reveals a unique swirling pattern formed over millions of years deep within the earth.
Malachite has long been associated with transformation, growth, and protection. Ancient Egyptians wore it as a symbol of fertility and rebirth. In medieval Europe, it was believed to ward off evil and protect travelers. In the spiritual traditions of many cultures, it is known as a stone that absorbs negative energy and opens the heart.
We work with malachite in smooth polished rounds, letting its mesmerizing banded patterns speak for themselves in every piece we create.
Coral Fossil
Time Captured in Stone
Coral fossil beads are a window into the ancient ocean — the preserved remains of coral colonies that lived millions of years ago, their intricate cellular patterns still visible on every surface. Each piece is a miniature record of life from a world long gone.
Ranging from warm amber and terracotta to soft cream and grey, coral fossil beads carry a quiet, earthy beauty that is entirely unique. The natural honeycomb and floral patterns etched into each bead cannot be replicated by any human hand.
We work with coral fossil in a variety of shapes — donut discs, flat rectangles, and freeform slabs — celebrating the extraordinary beauty that only deep time can create.
Tibetan Dzi Bead
The Sacred Bead of the Himalayas
Dzi beads are among the most sacred and mysterious objects in Tibetan culture. Engraved with ancient symbolic patterns — eyes, circles, stripes, and geometric forms — each bead is believed to carry powerful protective energy and bring good fortune to its wearer.
The origin of dzi beads remains one of the great mysteries of the ancient world. Revered by Tibetans, Bhutanese, and Nepali people for over a thousand years, they are considered living objects imbued with spiritual power. Authentic antique dzi are among the most prized possessions in Himalayan culture, passed down through generations as sacred heirlooms.
We work with a rich variety of dzi — from classic eye beads to intricately patterned barrel beads — each one a wearable piece of Himalayan spiritual heritage.
Agate
A World of Pattern and Color
Agate is one of nature's most expressive stones — a family of banded chalcedony that comes in an extraordinary range of colors, patterns, and forms. From the warm rust-and-cream layers of sardonyx to the electric blue of dyed agate, each variety tells a different story written in mineral and time.
Sardonyx, with its alternating bands of sard and white onyx, has been prized since antiquity as a stone of strength, protection, and clear communication. In ancient Rome it was engraved into cameos and seals worn by warriors and rulers. Agate in its many forms has been used across virtually every culture on earth as a grounding, stabilizing stone.
We work with agate in a wide variety of forms — smooth rounds, barrel beads, elongated drops, and heishi discs — embracing the full spectrum of this endlessly varied stone family.
Amber
Sunlight Preserved in Time
Amber is not a stone — it is ancient tree resin that hardened over millions of years into one of nature's most luminous treasures. Ranging from pale lemon yellow to rich cognac brown, each piece of amber glows from within as if it still holds the warmth of the prehistoric sun.
Prized across cultures for thousands of years, amber has been used as currency, medicine, and sacred adornment. Baltic amber — the most celebrated variety — has been worn by royalty and shamans alike. In many traditions, it is believed to carry healing energy, absorb negative forces, and bring warmth and vitality to the wearer.
We work with amber in a rich variety of forms — polished ovals, teardrops, tumbled nuggets, and faceted pieces — from milky butterscotch to transparent cognac, each one a fragment of deep time made wearable.
African Trade Bead & Glass Bead
Stories Carried Across Continents
African trade beads are among the most historically significant beads in the world — handcrafted glass beads that traveled vast trade routes across Africa, Europe, and Asia for centuries. Each bead is a small artifact of cultural exchange, carrying within it the colors and patterns of the civilizations that made and traded them.
From the bold geometric designs of Venetian millefiori to the vibrant stripes of Bohemian glass, these beads were once used as currency, gifts, and symbols of status. Today they are treasured for their extraordinary color, craftsmanship, and the living history they embody.
We work with a rich selection of African trade beads and handcrafted glass beads — from oversized painted rounds to tiny seed beads and striped chevrons — weaving their vibrant legacy into every piece we create.
Jade
The Stone of Heaven
Jade holds a place of unparalleled reverence in Chinese and East Asian culture — for over 7,000 years it has been considered the most precious of all stones, more valued than gold or diamonds. From the pure white nephrite of Hotan to the vivid emerald of Burmese jadeite, jade encompasses a vast spectrum of beauty and meaning.
In Chinese tradition, jade is the embodiment of virtue, grace, and immortality. It is believed to protect the wearer, promote harmony, and attract good fortune. Carved jade pendants, discs, and beads have been worn as talismans by emperors, scholars, and common people alike for millennia.
We work with jade in a range of forms and varieties — from luminous white nephrite rounds and tumbled pieces to carved green jadeite pendants and donut discs — honoring the timeless beauty of this most revered of stones.
Yak Bone Bead
Sacred Craft of the Himalayas
Yak bone beads are among the most distinctive materials in Tibetan and Himalayan jewelry traditions. Carved and etched by hand from the bones of the yak — the sacred animal of the Tibetan plateau — each bead carries deep spiritual significance and a raw, elemental beauty that no other material can match.
In Tibetan Buddhism, bone beads are used in ritual jewelry and malas, believed to remind the wearer of the impermanence of life and to ward off negative energies. Skull beads, in particular, are powerful symbols of transformation and the cycle of death and rebirth — worn not as a symbol of death, but of liberation.
We work with yak bone in a wide variety of forms — heishi discs, carved rounds, etched barrels, and skull beads — from natural cream to deep espresso brown, each one hand-finished and full of character.
Rudraksha Mala Bead
The Tears of Shiva
Rudraksha beads are sacred seeds from the Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree, found in the foothills of the Himalayas and across Southeast Asia. Their name means “tears of Shiva” in Sanskrit, and for thousands of years they have been worn by yogis, monks, and spiritual seekers as the most powerful of all prayer beads.
Each rudraksha seed is naturally textured with deep ridges called “mukhis” — faces — and the number of faces determines its spiritual properties. They range in color from pale honey brown to deep mahogany and rich wine-red, each variety prized for its unique energy and rarity.
We work with rudraksha in a range of sizes and varieties — from tiny seed malas to large statement beads — honoring their unbroken lineage as the most sacred bead in the Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
Yellow Jade
The Stone of Joy and Abundance
Yellow jade radiates warmth and optimism — its bright, sunny tones ranging from pale lemon to deep golden yellow carry the energy of sunshine and positive transformation. While sharing jade's ancient legacy of protection and harmony, yellow jade brings its own distinct quality: the energy of joy, clarity, and new beginnings.
In Chinese and Tibetan traditions, yellow jade is associated with the earth element, grounding energy, and the attraction of wealth and good fortune. It is considered a stone of confidence and self-worth, helping the wearer embrace life with an open and grateful heart.
We work with yellow jade in smooth polished rounds and heishi discs — from vivid canary yellow to softer buttery tones — bringing a bright and joyful energy to every piece we create.
Hematite
The Mirror Stone of Ancient Warriors
Hematite is one of earth's most striking minerals — a heavy, iron-rich stone with a deep gunmetal grey surface that polishes to an almost mirror-like shine. Its name comes from the Greek word for blood, a reference to the vivid red streak it leaves when ground, which ancient peoples used as pigment and war paint.
Across cultures, hematite has been prized as a stone of grounding, protection, and strength. Ancient Egyptian warriors rubbed crushed hematite on their bodies before battle. Roman soldiers carried it as a talisman of courage. In modern crystal traditions, it is considered one of the most powerful stones for absorbing negative energy and anchoring the wearer to the present moment.
We work with hematite in a range of finishes and forms — from deep gunmetal rounds and silver-toned discs to warm bronze heishi — bringing its quiet, magnetic power to every piece we create.
Hardwood Bead
The Living Grain of Ancient Forests
Hardwood beads bring the warmth and soul of the forest into every piece of jewelry. Carved from a rich variety of dense tropical and temperate hardwoods — from pale golden sandalwood and warm rosewood to deep ebony and richly patterned wenge — each bead carries the unique grain, color, and character of its source tree.
Wood has been used in sacred jewelry across every culture on earth. In Buddhist traditions, sandalwood and rosewood malas are among the most prized prayer beads, valued for their natural fragrance and calming energy. In Tibetan and Himalayan traditions, carved wooden beads often bear sacred symbols and mantras, transforming them into wearable objects of devotion.
We work with hardwood in a wide variety of forms and species — smooth rounds, carved balls, engraved barrels, and heishi discs — from the palest natural cream to the deepest polished black, honoring the quiet beauty that only living wood can hold.