Item #: GBF-RN30-TMB

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These Tourmaline Faceted Rondelles are very similar to our most expensive tourmaline in color and size. The price is more reasonable, though, because these were cut with standard faceting techniques. You get two sections of the very desirable blue tone beads on each of these strands. The rest of the strand consist of sections that are more traditional Tourmaline colors: greens, lighter pinks, olive greens and short sections of pale and black beads at the very ends. The beads are 3.1-3.3mm in diameter on 14.5-15 inch strands.

Item #: GBF-RN30-TMB/M

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Talk about a 'Wow factor'! These are Tourmaline Micro-Faceted Rondelles. They have more sparkle than the regular faceted rondelles - because there are so many more facets per bead. In addition, there are two sections in the front of (rare!) blue toned beads that really add some pizazz! The rest of the strands consist of sections that are more traditional Tourmaline colors: greens, lighter pinks, olive greens and short sections of pale and black beads at the very ends. The beads are 3.1-3.3mm in diameter on 14-14.5 inch strands.

Item #: GBF-RN30-TMG/S

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These Tourmaline Faceted Rondelles have all been selected for their "Sea Green" color tones. The strands have very deeply colored beads in the center and gradually fade to very pale green to almost clear beads at the ends. The beads are 2.7-3mm in diameter on 14.5-15 inch strands.

Item #: GBF-RN30-TMPTMG

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"Nothin' but pink and green" faceted Tourmaline rondelles - these strands give you more desirable color than most! Actually there are about 1/2" of black beads on each end of the strand, but the rest is colorful. These are all hand cut beads so there will be some irregularity in the cut and the size of the beads. Beads are sized at 3 to 3.3mm diameter in strands ranging from 14.5 to 15" in length.

Item #: GBF-RN35-APB

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These faceted rondelles are formed from Apatite - but in an unusual bright blue color tone. Don't worry - these are natural, untreated beads - they were just selected for their unique color. Beads are between 3.3 and 3.7mm in diamater and will be relatively uniform in size on each strand. Latest stock is strung on strands of about 15 inches.

Item #: GBF-RN35-APT

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These Apatite rondelles have been shaped and faceted by hand; the picture shows the typical variance in size and shape that you would expect of hand cut beads. The color is nice and uniform and has pretty good clarity. Beads range from 3.3 to 4mm in diameter - with uniform sizing on individual strands. Beads are strung on strands that are 14 inches long.

Item #: GBF-RN35-SPN/S

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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.

Item #: GBF-RN35-TMM

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These Tourmaline faceted rondelles have a nice range of colors - you will find lots of pink sections throughout each strand. We've arranged the strands so that you can see the center pink section on the right strand in the picture. In the strands towards the left you can see beads closer to the end of the strands - a few olive and yellow beads will found on most strands. These are all hand cut beads which means there will be some irregularity in the cut and the size of the beads. These are sized at 3.2 to 3.8mm diameter in strands approximately 15" in length.

Item #: GBF-RN40-CNA

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Nice rich orange color, 3.7-4.7mm in diameter, uniform sizing on each strand. Hand-cut and faceted beads will vary in shape and size to some extent. Strung on 14.5 to 15" strands.

Item #: GBF-RN40-IOL

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This batch of faceted Iolite has a mixed blue & grey base color (note: picture taking method unavoidably over emphasizes the blue tones). They hand cut and hand faceted beads, so there will be some variation in size and shape on each strand, a few beads may not be drilled through the center. Beads range from 4.2-5.2mm in diameter - but will be very uniform in size on each individual strand. Strands are 14.5 to 15" long.

Item #: GBF-RN40-LBR

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Beautiful faceted rondelle beads in very nice quality Labradorite! The base color is the attractive pale grey to transparent gemstone and the "flash" is very good, as well. Beads are hand shaped and faceted - but as you can see from the picture, they are uniformly shaped and faceted. Bead diameters range between 3.7 to 4.1mm with uniform sizing on each individual strand. Beads are strung on strands that are 14 inches long.

Item #: GBF-RN40-QCL

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These Faceted Rondelles in Crystal Quartz are very uniform for hand-cut beads! The good clarity and sparkle factor will look great in your designs! Strands are strung 14.5" long. 3.8-4.2mm Diameter beads.

Item #: GBF-RN40-QSM/S

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Smoky Quartz rondelle beads are strung in color shaded strands. Each strand has repeating sections of beads that slowly fade from darker to lighter tones. Bead diameters measure between 3.8 to 4.5mm, but sizes will be very uniform on each individual strand. Beads are strung on 14-14.5" Strands.

Item #: GBF-RN45-AMY

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Here are some Amethyst Faceted Rondelles in a nice darker shade of purple. Beads are hand cut and faceted, as shown, but each strand has beads of relatively uniform shape and appearance. Bead diameters range from 4.3 to 4.7mm and some strands are slightly size graduated - so a few beads at one end of the strand may be as large as 5.5mm. Strands are about 14 inches in length.

Item #: GBF-RN45-PRN

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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.