Item #: GBD-SF-RBY-02

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This is real Ruby! It's not widely known, though, that the opaque form of Ruby is far more affordable than the transparent type (the kind usually used in calibrated sizes for rings). Beautiful Ruby Faceted Teardrops will make an unusual centerpiece for a dainty necklace or as drops for earrings! Better "in person" than can be shown by this picture. This batch has not been dyed - but has been heat-treated to enhance the natural color. Holes in beads of this kind can be very small - when we received them, they were strung on wire measuring 0.27mm in diameter. Sold by carat, sizes are given for reference; size ranges overlap because some drops are thinner/thicker than others.

Category	Weight (Carats)	Average Dimensions
Small	1.8 to 2.5	8-10mm high, 6.5-7.5mm wide
Medium	2.6 to 2.9	9-10.5mm high, 7-7.5mm wide
Large	3.0 to 3.8	8-10.5mm high, 7.3-7.7mm wide

Item #: GLF-R4-0X02

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Czech made faceted round glass beads. Pale & subtle blues, amethyst, topaz and green, all with a luster finish. Matches the 6mm bead mix of the same name. 4mm round beads are sold in packages of 98-100 beads.

Item #: DNT-GEODE

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Stunning works of nature's art - these donuts are made by cutting thin slices through geodes. The range of color and pattern are only hinted at by the picture! The center donut shows an example of a simple way to use these donuts as a pendant - a hand wrapped Sterling Silver wire bail and Greek leather cord. Slices range from about 3.5-5.5mm thick and are polished on the front and back.

Category	Average Dimensions
Small	25-45mm high, 12-25mm wide
Medium	35-60mm high, 20-30mm wide
Large	43-72mm high, 23-44mm wide
Extra Large	55-83mm high, 33-52mm wide
Table shows data for original stock. Not all sizes may be available at the time of your order.

Item #: GBD-SF-LBR-03

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Labradorite just doesn't get better than this! Elegant light grey background color, excellent depth and fabulous blue flash - what more could you want from this gemstone? This batch has an elegant light grey base color and an average level of "flash". Sold by carat, sizes are given for reference; size ranges overlap because some drops are thinner/thicker than others. Holes in beads of this kind can be very small and may not be completely level across the top - please account for this in your design. Sold by carat, sizes are given for reference; size ranges overlap because some drops are thinner/thicker than others.

Category	Weight (Carats)	Average Dimensions
Small	2.3 to 2.8	10-13mm high, 8-8.5mm wide
Medium	2.9 to 3.5	10-13mm high, 7.5-9.5mm wide
Large	3.7 to 5.1	11-13.5mm high, 8-9.5mm wide

Item #: GBS-C4-RHD

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Current stock of 4x4mm Rhodonite is nicely cut, as shown. Color tones are pink with well mixed black and tan inclusions.

Item #: MXZ-PEARL

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A nice selection of 'pearls' - glass beads with a pearl-like coating. Sometimes, these are also referred to as 'Cultura Pearls'. These are mostly rounds in sizes from 3mm to 14mm - but there are a few teardrops, rice, 'baroques' and 'faceted' shapes in the mix for interest. You also see occasional matte finished or texture finish 'pearls'. These beads are sold in 50 gram bags (from 40 to 100 beads, very dependent on bead sizes).

Item #: SAG-QSM-OV

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A smooth oval cut - and the Smoky Quartz is a fairly clear medium color tone. Beads sizes vary quite a bit, as the picture shows, from about 9x6mm to 14x11mm.

Item #: SAG-AMY-RT

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Amethyst Rectangle beads are medium to dark purple, sizes range 5-8mm long x 4-6mm wide x 3-4mm thick. Strands are usually between 14-14.5".

Item #: SAG-CNA-OR

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Nice orange color - slight off round beads are typical of hand-formed beads (some slight irregularities). These are on sale primarily because we got a mixed batch of sizes: 2.3 to 3.2mm diameters, with sizes relatively uniform on each strand. Tell us your desired size and we will send it if available, otherwise it is "pot luck". Strands are usually 14-14.5".

Item #: SAG-MNR-OV

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Rainbow Moonstone Ovals These smooth ovals show moderate 'blue flash' and have a nice white to clear base color (with almost no tiny black inclusions that are often found in this gemstone). Beads are about 7-10mm long and 5-7mm wide. Strands are usually 14-14.5".

Item #: SAG-MNM-RT

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Multi-Moonstone Rectangle Beads. Lengths range from about 4-8mm, about 4mm wide, 3mm deep, all three moonstone colors (creamy white, peach and grey) on each strand. Strands are usually 14-14.5".

Item #: GBS-R80-LLD

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This is natural Lapis Lazuli — but the large amount of white and grey inclusions (mostly calcite) give it the color tone of your denim jeans that have been washed until they are comfortable. Some strands have a bit of pyrite inclusions, too, for sparkle.

Current stock has lots of blue tones with well mixed inclusions in a variety of tones (white, tan, grey, brown). 8mm Denim Lapis Round Beads Gemstone Round beads are sold on 16" (40cm) strands.

Item #: GBS-R30-MLC

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Well formed beads, bright greens with light banding, actual diameters range 3.2-3.3mm.

3mm Malachite Gemstone Round beads are sold on 16" (40cm) strands.

Item #: GBS-RN50-PER

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Lots of sparkle at a more reasonable price than faceted stones. Current stock of these Peridot Smooth Button beads is a fairly large 4.5-5.5mm diameter, strung on 14-14.5" strands. Color is rather uniform and fairly transparent in this stock.

Item #: SAG-PER-OR3

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Nice peridot color with a bit of yellow inclusions; beads are hand-made, so you will find some flat spots, "not quite rounds" and mis-drilled beads. Diameters vary from about 3mm to 3.5mm. Strung on 14-14.5" strands.