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Know Your Stone: A Quick Guide to Bolo Tie Rocks & Minerals

Know Your Stone: A Quick Guide to Bolo Tie Rocks  & Minerals

At Cord & Clasp, we craft bolo ties using a diverse array of natural & manmade stones.

From popular stones like lapis lazuli & turquoise to unique beauties like ocean jasper and K2 jasper, the stones you select for your bolo tie say a lot about you! Each stone has its own unique properties and appeal.

This guide provides a quick overview of the many stones available in our shop.

TYPES OF BOLO TIE STONES

Agate Bolo Ties – Striking banded agate stones exhibiting intricate banding and color variations.

Amazonite Bolo TiesDistinctive blue-green stones with a soft, soothing appearance, named after the Amazon River.

Amethyst Bolo Ties – Beautiful transparent purple amethyst stones, faceted by hand.

Ammonite Bolo Ties – Fossilized stones with a captivating spiral pattern, formed from the remains of ancient marine creatures.

Angelite Bolo Ties – Serene blue stones with a subtle, ethereal quality, originating from Peru.

Apatite Bolo Ties – Vibrant blue-green stones with a lively, translucent appearance, found in various locations worldwide.

Aventurine Bolo Ties – Natural stones of multiple color varieties with glistening inclusions. Currently includes Green Aventurine and Red Aventurine.

Bloodstone Bolo Ties – Dark green stones with signature red speckled accents.

Bronzite Bolo Ties – Earthy brown stones with a subtle shimmer, belonging to the pyroxene mineral group.

Chrysocolla Bolo Ties – Striking blue-green stones with a unique matrix pattern, often found in copper deposits.

Calcite Bolo Ties – Multicolored calcite stones displaying an array of earthen hues.

Carnelian Bolo Ties – Warm orange and red carnelian stones with translucent banding.

Citrine Bolo Ties – Vibrant yellow citrine stones that add a pop of color.

Copper Ore Bolo Ties – Raw, rustic stones with a rich copper hue, showcasing the natural beauty of the metal in its unrefined state.

Eclogite Bolo Ties – Rare metamorphic stones with a mottled green and red pattern, formed under high pressure and temperature conditions.

Fluorite Bolo Ties – Purple stones that can also exhibit a wide array of vivid colors.

Goldstone Bolo Ties – Unique manmade stones with glistening metallic flecks. Comes in many colors, primary copper and gold tone but also blue and green hues.

Howlite Bolo Ties – Milky white stones with delicate gray veining, often used as a decorative material.

Indian Paint Stone Bolo Ties – Earthy, multicolored stones with a rustic, abstract pattern, named for their resemblance to Native American art.

Jade Bolo Ties – Soothing green jade stones, symbolizing nature and healing.

Jasper Bolo Ties – Rustic multicolored jasper stones brimming with earthy textures.

Labradorite Bolo Ties – Iridescent stones that flash with mesmerizing colors, first discovered in Labrador, Canada.

Lapis Lazuli Bolo Ties – Brilliant blue lapis lazuli stones flecked with golden pyrite.

Malachite Bolo Ties – Rich green stones with swirling, eye-catching patterns, often associated with copper deposits.

Montana Agate Bolo Ties –  Semi-translucent stones with delicate banding and orbicular inclusions, found in Montana.

Mookaite Jasper Bolo Ties – Earthy, multicolored stones with a bold, abstract pattern, found only in Australia.

Moonstone Bolo Ties - Opalescent stones in a variety of colors

Obsidian Bolo Ties – Inky black stones with a subtle sheen.

Ocean Jasper Bolo Ties – Mesmerizing stones with orbicular patterns in soothing ocean hues, named for their aquatic appearance. Only found in Madagascar.

Onyx Bolo Ties – Sleek stones with a matte finish, in a range of colors including black, yellow, and more.

Owyhee Picture Jasper Bolo Ties – Earthy, patterned stones with scenic "landscapes" formed by nature, each one a unique work of art from the Owyhee Mountains of Oregon.

Peanut Obsidian Bolo Ties – Matte black or grey stones with distinctive red orbicular inclusions like small peanuts, created by the rapid cooling of volcanic lava.

Petrified Wood Bolo Ties – Fossilized wood stones with a striking, organic pattern, formed over millions of years as wood is replaced by minerals.

Picasso Jasper Bolo Ties – Earthy, abstract stones with a bold, artistic pattern in shades of tan, brown, and gray, named for their resemblance to Pablo Picasso's art.

Preseli Bluestone Bolo Ties – Rare, speckled blue-gray stones from the Preseli Hills of Wales, known for their use in the construction of Stonehenge.

Quartz Bolo Ties – Transparent quartz stones exhibiting enchanting colors, comes in many varieties.

Scolecite Bolo Ties – Delicate white stones with a soft, fibrous texture, formed in clusters of slender crystals.

Sodalite Bolo Ties – Royal blue stones streaked with white.

Tiger’s Eye Bolo Ties – Rich luminous brown stones with mesmerizing chatoyance.

Tourmaline Bolo Ties – Prismatic stones that come in a rainbow of colors, each hue the result of varying mineral compositions.

Turquoise Bolo Ties – Iconic blue-green stones cherished for centuries, embodying the spirit of the Southwest and prized for their unique color and texture.

Unakite Bolo Ties – Light green body with red/orange splatters throughout.

Zoisite Bolo Ties – Vibrant green stones with eye-catching black streaks, a member of the epidote mineral group.

STONES BY COLOR

Minerals and stones from the earth come in the full spectrum of colors. While some stones may have a “most common” variety that people think of first (like green aventurine), we scour the globe to find the uncommon combinations that bring together vibrant colors, textures, patterns, and layers in striking ways.

HERE ARE SOME POPULAR STONES AND THE COLORS THEY ARE FREQUENTLY FOUND IN:

Blue Bolo Tie Stones: lapis lazuli, sodalite, turquoise

Green Bolo Tie Stones: jade, aventurine, apatite, ocean jasper, Caribbean calcite, ammonite, also turquoise, malachite, zoisite

Purple Bolo Tie Stones: amethyst, fluorite

Red Bolo Tie Stones: jasper, carnelian, red aventurine

Yellow Bolo Tie Stones: citrine, moonstone

White Bolo Tie Stones: howlite, calcite, moonstone, tourmaline

Brown Bolo Tie Stones: Smoky quartz, fossilized ammonite

Black Bolo Tie Stones: obsidian, onyx

Tan Bolo Tie Stones: Dalmatian jasper, Owyhee Picture jasper

Iridescent Bolo Tie Stones: opal, labradorite, aura quartz

Copper Bolo Tie Stones: ...Copper 😆, Copper Ore

 

With many different bolo tie stones to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect one to match your personal style. Browse our entire range of quality bolo tie stones today.

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