Orange alabaster, a variety of gypsum, is appreciated for gorgeous veining, texture and translucent properties. Vibrant orange hues live in Kateri Quandelacy Sanchez’s refreshing orange alabaster Bear that’s a tidy 1 5/8″ long, 7/8″ wide and 1 1/2″ tall. Her late mother Georgia Quandelacy taught her how to carve bears. Gentle eyes are from turquoise inlays, while a rich offering bundle is loaded with soothing aquamarine, colorful lapis lazuli and lovely purple spiny oyster shell beads.