Where Does Aventurine Originate?

The majority of green and blue-green aventurine originates in India (particularly in the vicinity of Mysore and Chennai) where it is employed by prolific artisans. Creamy white, gray and orange material is found in Chile, Spain and Russia.

Is aventurine a precious gemstone?

Aventurine Gemstone

These shimmery green semi precious gemstone known for its healing effects and exhibiting 'aventurescence'. Aventurine and jade are two green colored gemstones that may confuse some people. Aventurine is a variety of quartz which contains small Mica, Hematite or Goethite.

When was aventurine first discovered?

Aventurine was first discovered in the 18th Century. Its name comes from the Italian, “a ventura,” or “all'avventura,” meaning, “by chance.” One day sometime in the 1700's, a worker accidentally dropped metal filings into a vat of melting glass.