WHAT IS AVENTURINE? Aventurine is a captivating variety of Quartz adorned with shimmering specks of mica, lending it an enchanting sparkle. While commonly green, Aventurine also manifests in hues of blue, yellow, brown, white, gray, orange, and red. Its name originates from the Italian word Ventura, meaning by chance, as it was fortuitously discovered due to a jewelry maker s mistake. Legend has it that metal filings accidentally fell into a molten glass mixture. Once cooled, the resulting glass showcased magnificent iridescent sparkles, leading to its use in jewelry. Eventually, this stone received the name Aventurine, reminiscent of the accidental sparkling glass it so closely resembled. 

WHERE IT S FOUND? Aventurine has been found in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Nepal, Russia, and Tibet.