Lions Paw 8mm Orange/Purple Rondelle 15-16 InchThe lion's paw scallop is a species that consists of large scallop shells with ridges and bumps that have a rough texture. The shell is known for its distinct knobs on the ridges. The Lions Paw ranges in colors from red to orange and also purple. The shell's common name is derived from its appearance, the color, and the knobs giving it some visual similarities to the paw of a lion.

This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue

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

Nylon Jaw Pliers

however this is the natural stone with no color enhancement

it was discovered in 2007 and has only been found in Canada

brown phlogopite and clear muscovite

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803-1873)

Each pair is designed for earrings or statement jewelry pieces

It forms when Quartz and Feldspar crystallize in radial aggregates within other silica to rich stones

It was popular with the Greeks and Romans

pale blue to green and crimson

*NOTE - The links on this chain are soldered