These "Specialty" semi-precious stone donuts are usually available in a very limited stock. They may be unusual shapes that don't fit into other categories and they may be gemstones that we don't usually see carved into donut beads such as Rhodochrosite, Geodes or Garnet.
These 20mm Round Chinese Turquoise donuts have great color. You'll find bright turquoise blues and greens with a variety of interesting colored matrix. The matrix colors include the traditional brown to black, but you will also see a tiny bit of white, clear agate and even some blue color (azurite?). For the most part, fabrication is good - but you will find occasional areas in the matrix that didn't polish as well as the rest of the donut. Hole sizes vary from 4-6mm.
This batch of Chinese Turquoise 20mm donuts have very little turquoise color. As the picture shows, these are mostly matrix. You still find some interesting color combinations in this batch - so use these when you're looking for an "organic" addition to your designs. Hole sizes vary from 3-4mm.
Stunning works of nature's art - these donuts are made by cutting thin slices through geodes. The range of color and pattern are only hinted at by the picture! The center donut shows an example of a simple way to use these donuts as a pendant - a hand wrapped Sterling Silver wire bail and Greek leather cord. Slices range from about 3.5-5.5mm thick and are polished on the front and back.
Category
Average Dimensions
Small
25-45mm high, 12-25mm wide
Medium
35-60mm high, 20-30mm wide
Large
43-72mm high, 23-44mm wide
Extra Large
55-83mm high, 33-52mm wide
Table shows data for original stock.
Not all sizes may be available
at the time of your order.
You'll find lots of bright color in this batch of 30mm Chinese Turquoise donuts. Blue colors are predominant, but you'll also find flecks of green turquoise and bits of brown and pale matrix. Hole sizes vary from 7.5-8mm. This turquoise has been stabilized.
Great color - current stock is a bit more red than the picture shows; interior hole may be slightly rough. Currently available only in the 38-42mm size, hole size is about 7mm. Round. Sponge Coral. 1 Donut.
These 20mm Round Chinese Turquoise donuts are fairly lightly colored because they have a lot of white and clear agate inclusions. For the most part, fabrication is good - but you will find occasional areas in the matrix that didn't polish as well as the rest of the donut. Hole sizes vary from 4-6mm.