Howlite Ring

Cool and unfinished.

A beaded ring built on faceted light blue crystal, with raw Howlite chips clustered at the front. The white is chalky and irregular — veined, matte, each chip shaped differently. A single silver-plated bead marks the edge. Size 7, hand-finished for daily wear.

• Elements: Natural Howlite chips, light blue crystal beads, silver-plated metal accent, elastic core
• Size: 7
• Rarity: Limited seasonal release.
• Associations: Gemini (Howlite)

Express your natural beauty with GAIA pieces, handcrafted with care in Egypt.

Howlite was first described in 1868 by the Canadian geologist Henry How, who encountered it in Nova Scotia. The stone was initially of interest to chemists rather than jewelers — its boron content made it unusual among silicate minerals. It entered the gem trade much later, valued for its white surface and natural grey veining, which made it a practical substitute for more expensive white stones. Its appearance has remained consistent across specimens: always pale, always marked, never quite the same twice. — Wodiska, J., A Book of Precious Stones, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1909