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Expanding the Natural Gemstone Lines of Sierra Agate and Terra Rosa Jasper
(Grants Pass, Oregon)--Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®, America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company®, introduces new gemstone lines of Sierra agate and Terra Rosa jasper in a wide range of top-selling shapes and sizes.

Each gemstone contains a captivating blend of earth-tone colors and natural marbling patterns beneath a smooth polish. All beads are machine-cut for a consistent shape and size. Since focals and drops are hand-cut, shapes and sizes may vary slightly.

  • Sierra agate is a natural gemstone mined in the Xinjiang [Shin-jong] province of western China. The stone has warm natural color tones and is composed of green and brown jasper, marbled with pockets of chalcedony. 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale.

  • Terra Rosa Jasper, also known as Mexican Porcelain Jasper, is a natural gemstone from Mexico. The stone's light crème color tones are accentuated with sporadic bands of pink, maroon, purple and grey. 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Known for exceptional customer service, Fire Mountain Gems and Beads has been the one-stop shop for jewelry-making wholesalers, retailers and designer-artists for over 38 years. The diverse product selection offers more than 116,000 hot jewelry-making supplies. Go online to get your free copy of the 448-page, full-color Jewelry Maker's Catalog and browse e-catalogs for the feel of the catalog with the ease of the web!

All products sold by Fire Mountain Gems and Beads are not intended for use by children 14 years of age and under.

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