GBD-L-CRC-01

It is unusual when we get a chance to carry Chrysocolla beads as nice as these! Chrysocolla is a soft gemstone and it tends to have small voids or pockets throughout, so beads of this size are hard to come by. Your beads will have a small amount of surface pitting and a bit of matrix, as shown. Colors are vivid with matrix tends to be brown or black, but you will also occasionally see hints of blue or white. Oval beads measure about 20x15mm and are about 6mm thick. The ovals are smoothly rounded on the edges - sometimes called a cabochon style, even though both sides of the bead is rounded.

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GBS-RT11-CLB

Blue Chalcedony pillow rectangle beads are strung so that the beads with the most blue color are in the center of the strand and slightly paler blues are strung at the ends. Beads get their color from heat treating (not dye). Some times also called a lozenge rectangle, these beads vary in size from about 10x10mm to 16x15mm - but tend to be similar in size on an individual strand. Strands are about 15 inches in length.

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FWT-45MX-01

Wouldn't these teardrop pearls look great in some bold summer designs? This color saturated mix has deep Royal Blue, dark metallic Gold and Red pearls that have both cranberry and deep pink overtones on each strand. You will see some size variation on each strand - mostly in length: from 5.5 to 7.5mm, but the widest part of each teardrop will be about 4.5mm. Most pearls are rather smooth, but you'll find occasional slight banding on some. Sold by the strand.

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GBD-L-AGL-01

Each larger Gemstone Tab pendant is drilled and fitted with a silver-plated pin and a small silver-plated snap bail is supplied. Each pendant measures about 25x15mm (not counting the pin and bail).

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GBS-RT90-CLY

Here is an unusual choice of gemstone! This rarely available chalcedony gets its vivid yellow color from heat treating (not dye). The gemstone is fairly transparent, too. Beads are between 7 and 11mm long and the side measurement are about 6mm. Strung on 15" strands.

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CUC-HE26-01-TS

Handmade in Turkey, Solid Copper with Sterling Silver spiral. Left clasp shows back detail, right clasp shows front. Set comes with 2 soldered closed rings. Approx. 26mm in length. 1 set.

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CUB-RD12-01-H

Handmade, Solid Copper. Larger round bead, decorative designs applied around the entire surface, about 12mm overall, 1.4mm hole. Sold individually.

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CFN-32FGR-A

This is a "5-1" Figaro chain: it has 5 short curb style links, then one long link. Each of the links has a filed style surface on the flat part of the link. Closed link construction provides a very strong chain for the size. The chain is made from brass that has been given a durable Antique Copper finish. Chain is about 3.2mm wide; the long links are 7.5mm long and each short link is about 3.5mm long. Sold by the foot.

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JP-DFL76

Pretty flower shaped donuts feature a five petal outline and and large center hole. Diameter is about 37mm, hole size is about 8mm; donuts are about 5.5mm thick. Made from Rose Quartz, 1 Donut.

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GBS-HT6-TQC

Beautiful blue-toned Chinese Turquoise has been carved into 6mm Heart shaped beads with a rounded or puffy appearance. Many beads have a light amount of interesting matrix, as shown. Sold in packages of 12 beads.

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GBS-OV170-AGF

Smooth oval beads are formed from a red to orange agate that is variously called Fire Agate, Fire Crackled or Crab Fire Agate in the bead industry. These oval beads have excellent white to orange surface markings, as you can see from the picture. Beads are about 17mm long and are 13mm wide. Although not much reliable data is available about this stone, it is likely that the beads are heat treated and/or otherwise enhanced. Strands are about 15 inches in length.

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CS-95SV-01

Here is an unusual choice in Square Coin Pearls - edge drilled squares! These are silver with terrific opalescence. The nacre coverage is rather uniform, so you can easily see the square outline. Occasional surface or edge bumps, sizes range is 9-10mm.

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CS-105TU-01

These were so fun, we just had to get a few! These coin pearls are shaped like 5 petal flowers, then were dyed a nice bright turquoise blue. Nacre coverage is fairly even, so you can easily see the flower outline. The dye absorbed better in some spots than others, as you can see from the picture, giving a bit of a multi-tone effect. Sizes are between 10 to 11mm. Strands have about 36 to 38 pearls on each strand.

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CRD-HCARD

Hemp cord is a natural product that is perfect for beading. The cord is very smooth - unlike many "scratchy" hemp cords on the market. It is eco-friendly and looks great when you want an "organic look" in your designs. Cards come with 4 neutral colors: black, dark brown, variegated (multi-tone) and natural. You get 42 feet (12.8 meters) of each color. 10 pound test cord measures about 0.5 to 0.7mm in thickness.

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GBD-L-SPH-01

Not only is it very hard to find bead choices in Seriphinite, it is truely unusual to find beads made from such nice material. The green color and chatoyancy is excellent in these smooth cabochon oval beads. Each bead measures about 20x15mm. Most are thin enough (5.5-6mm) to fit nicely within the Pewter Pendant Wrap finding that we sell. Drilled on the long dimension of the bead, as shown by the pin in the picture. Sold individually.

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GBD-SF-PRN-01

These Prehnite beads are cut into a fully faceted briolette or "pear" shape. Note from the picture that they have tiny flecks and needle shaped inclusions of black that are common in this gemstone. Sizing in this group is very uniform so all are being sold in the same size category. Each bead will be between 7-8mm in both height and width. Holes are small, but will accommodate 0.3mm stringing material.

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CUB-TD16-01-H

Solid Copper, elegant brushed surface, hollow construction keeps the weight per bead to a minimum. Handmade beads measure about 16x10mm, 1mm hole. Hole openings may not be exactly level across the top of the bead - please account for this possibility in your design. Sold by the bead.

Our strung example uses 4mm Faceted Fire Polish beads selected from the Lagoon Color Mix.

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GBF-RN35-SPN/S

Beautiful spinel - in all of it's natural color shades: lots of pinks (including deep tourmaline colored pink), pale purple, dusky blues, orangy pinks and even a few pale green tones. These strands are carefully strung in color sorted sections for maximum impact. Beads are hand cut and faceted, as shown, but each strand has beads of relatively uniform shape and appearance. Bead diameters range from 3.1 to 3.8mm, but will be a very uniform size on each strand as you can see from the picture. Strands are about 14.5 inches in length.

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GBD-S-RHC-05

Each of these Rhodochrosite Heart beads is a work of nature's art! Beautiful pink color is decorated with creamy white banding (and almost none of the grey or black inclusions that are typically seen in this gemstone). Each bead is nicely fabricated and polished. Beads are drilled as shown in the picture (please note that the bottom hole opening does not go through the tip of the heart but is to the side). Overall size is about 18x15mm. Sold individually.

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GBF-RN45-PRN

These strands of Prehnite Faceted Rondelles are especially appealing because each strand is strung with color shaded section of Prehnite. The picture doesn't really do these justice, but you can see the sections that might be slightly more green, slightly deeper in tone, or slightly more yellow. Beads are hand cut and faceted, as shown, but faceting and bead shape are particularly good in this batch. While these have the tiny includions that are typical of this gemstone, the beads have many fewer than we usually see. Bead diameters range from 4.3 to 5.3mm, and will be a very uniform size on each strand. Strands are about 14 inches in length.

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