13/04/2026
The Sibalom River in Antique is well-known among enthusiasts for its diverse "rainbow stones," but finding a specimen that hosts such a specific combination of minerals—Jasper, Pinolite, Fluorite, and opalized Agate—is extremely rare and our collection is one of its kind that even nature can’t duplicate. It is only during these modern days that artificial synthetic gorgeous stones are man made thus many investors are deceived by its appearance.
The geology of that region is heavily influenced by the Anticlinal Complex, which creates a unique environment for varied mineralization. Here is a breakdown of what makes that specific combination so interesting:
Mineral Composition Breakdown
• Dark Blue Jasper: While Jasper is common in the area, a deep blue hue often indicates specific mineral inclusions like riebeckite or iron silicates. It serves as a dense, opaque base for the other crystals.
• Pinolite: Characterized by its "pine nut" or "snowflake" appearance (usually magnesite or dolomite in a graphite-rich matrix). Finding this hosted within blue jasper suggests a complex metamorphic history for the stone.
• Fluorite: This adds a touch of translucency and can range from greens to purples. In a river-tumbled environment, it’s rare to find it intact due to its lower hardness compared to jasper.
• Opalized Agate: This provides the "flash" or waxy luster. The silica-rich waters of the Sibalom often permeate cracks in the host stone, creating these beautiful, semi-translucent pockets.
• Dark Blue Obsidian
CERTIFICATE OF PROVENANCE & AUTHENTICITY
"In a market often clouded by synthetic imitations and treated specimens, transparency is our highest value. Every piece in our April 2026 Collection carries a Certified Provenance personally vetted by our curator—a Retired Colonel of the Philippine Army and Juris Doctor.
We certify that each specimen, from our Blue Jasper as a Host which , was hand-selected and ethically sourced from the mineral-rich beds of the Sibalom River, Antique. When you acquire a stone from us, you receive more than a mineral; you receive a documented piece of Philippine natural history, verified for its raw, untreated integrity."
I, the undersigned Curator, hereby certify that this specimen has been inspected for quality, mineral composition, and provenance. This piece is guaranteed to be a genuine product of nature, curated for its aesthetic and geological value.
Curator:
COL. FERDINAND FEVIDAL (RET.) J.D., MPM
signed
Founder & Curator
