Slate and shell are classic materials, but simple black and white stones don't always capture the way we feel about the game. These colorful stones can bring a renewed life to the game, they are uniquely stunning!
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Each set comes with 181 Stones. Each stone is ~8-10mm thick and 21.5mm wide (standard size). All of the stoners are double-convex unless otherwise noted.
We keep many sets in stock. However, others have to custom ordered. Please read the descriptions below for more details. Sets that are marked 'in production' are expected in the next 2 months, while sets that are marked 'back order' will take longer.
About some of the Gemstones
Jade is composed primarily of the amphibole minerals actinolite and tremolite. It is known for its smooth, waxy luster and comes in a variety of shades depending on its iron content. Jade has been prized for thousands of years, particularly in China where some of the oldest writings that reference Go refer to Jade stones or boards. (back order)
Jasper is a variety of chalcedony, which is a cryptocrystalline form of silica. Its chemical formula is SiO2 and it has a hexagonal crystal system. Jasper, an aggregate of microgranular quartz and/or cryptocrystalline chalcedony and other mineral phases, is an opaque, impure variety of silica. The common red color is due to iron(III) inclusions. (back order)
Lapis lazuli, or lapis for short, is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. The most important mineral component of lapis is lazurite (25% to 40%), a blue feldspathoid silicate mineral. Most lapis also contains calcite (white), sodalite (blue), and pyrite (metallic yellow).
Amethyst is a purple semiprecious variety of quartz and owes its violet color to irradiation, impurities of iron and in some cases other transition metals, and the presence of other trace elements. All of which result in complex crystal lattice substitutions. Often used in jewelry it is the traditional birthstone for February. The name comes from the Greek αμέθυστος amethystos, "intoxicate", a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. Ancient Greeks wore amethyst and carved drinking vessels from it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication. (back order)
Red Agate, also known as the Warrior's Stone, has an orange to reddish hue. It was used by the Ancients on the breastplates of armor to give warriors strength and make them victorious in battle.
Aventurine is another form of quartz, characterized by its translucency and the presence of platy mineral inclusions that give it a shimmering or glistening effect termed 'aventurescence.' Available in Green (back order) or a Red that trends towards orange color.
Quartz is the name given to silicon dioxide (SiO2) and is the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's crust. Quartz crystals generally grow in high-pressure, silica-rich environments (usually igneous rocks or hydrothermal environments like geothermal waters) at temperatures between 100°C and 450°C.
Rose quartz (also known as Hyaline quartz) is a translucent, usually turbid, very coarse-grained variety of the silica mineral quartz found in pegmatites. Rose quartz is valued for its rich pink color. It has been carved since early times and has been faceted to provide gems of good brilliance.
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava (magma extruded from a volcano) cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. Obsidian is hard has amorphous qualities, so shards of obsidian played a key role for our ancestor's survival as cutting and piercing tools. Available in both double-convex and single-convex shape.
Labradorite is a well-liked gemstone famous for its distinctive color play, often shining in blue, green, and gold. Apart from its attractiveness, Labradorite is believed to possess metaphysical attributes that enhance intuition, stimulate spiritual growth, and repel negativity.
Sodalite is a royal blue mineral that is almost always veined with white streaks and markings. It is a tectosilicate mineral, getting its name from the high sodium content inside the crystal. Due to this composition, Sodalite may deteriorate if submerged in water.
Tiger's eye is a variety of quartz made chatoyant by subparallel inter-growth with altered amphibole fibers turned into limonite. The result is alternating bands of golden to red-brown color and a silky luster. It has a fascinating and constantly shifting light effect where the gold and brown bands appear to keep reversing as the stone is moved relative to the light source.
Moonstone has a glowing appearance in the light, caused by a phenomenon similar to chatoyance called adularescence. This light play is a result of albite crystals within the stone's main orthoclase feldspar crystal lattice. The light reflects and scatters off of these formations, resulting in a bluish glow from beneath the stone's surface. (back order)
Blue Goldstone is a man-made glass material with Cobalt inclusions.
Black Goldstone is a man-made glass material with Copper inclusions.
White Onyx (single convex) is a translucent chalcedony stone that occurs in fibrous aggregates. It doesn’t crystallize, so it forms nearly parallel banding with a glossy finish. The banding can be subtle, creating a milky-like appearance that glistens in the light.
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