Fire Agate

What is the story behind this gemstone?

Fire Agate is not a well known gemstone. It is a very unusual form of chalcedony or the quartz family, known as agates. This particular type is unlike anything else in the gemstone world because looking into a nice fire agate makes you feel like you are looking deep into a burning ember, which is exactly how it got its name. It has colors that are brighter and sometimes more beautiful than opal, without the risk of cracking, fading or easily scratching.

Colored Pearls

Faux pearls with a pearlized coating are easy to dye. Mix about half a box of powdered dye (Rit) in about 10 oz. of boiling water and stir until completely dissolved. String the pearls on thread or fishing line and immerse them in the dye bath until they reach the desired color. Rinse and towel dry. Hot dye will give a stronger color than cool. Mix dye colors for custom shades.