This was a tree. Now it is stone. The wood you are looking at is millions of years old.

Product Highlights:

• The Stone: The faceted beads in warm browns, tans, greys, and reds are petrified wood. These were ancient trees that were buried under earth or volcanic ash. Slowly, their cells were replaced by minerals until the wood became stone. Some beads still show the original grain and growth rings of the tree they once were. The darker, reflective faceted beads are labradorite, catching occasional flashes of blue and gold as they move. Set between small gold-tone disc spacers and finished with a sterling silver clasp.
• History: Petrified wood has existed in fossil records for over 300 million years. The name comes from the ancient Greek word for rock or stone. The process begins when a fallen tree is buried quickly enough to prevent decay. Mineral-rich water then enters the wood. Over millions of years, minerals replace the organic material cell by cell, preserving the original structure of the tree. The colors come from trace minerals. Iron produces reds and browns. Manganese creates blacks and blues. Chromium gives greens. Labradorite was first recorded in 1770 by missionaries in Canada. The Inuit people knew it long before. They called it a fire stone and believed it held the frozen light of the Northern Lights.
• The Belief: In modern crystal practice, petrified wood is said to strengthen patience, grounding, and a connection to our ancestors. It is sometimes called a stone of transformation, representing the ability to endure change while preserving what matters most. Labradorite is a third eye chakra stone, said to strengthen intuition and protection.

Our pieces are made with natural gemstones; slight variations in color, size, and pattern may occur.