Rhodochrosite is a rose-red to pink manganese carbonate mineral, part of the calcite family, known for its beautiful colors and often found in banded patterns resembling agate, earning it nicknames like "Inca Rose". While prized by collectors for its vibrant crystal formations, it's relatively soft and fragile, making gem-quality transparent stones rare and valuable, often found in ancient silver mines in places like Argentina and Colorado.
These stones are 9mm and are set in 11.5mm sterling silver post earrings.
