Item #: DNT-H15-LLA

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Lapis Lazuli Heart Donuts are cute and small at about 15x15mm. These are flat cut donuts - the edges and hole are polished, but not sloped. Note the pin in the center donut - these are side-drilled to give you multiple methods of attachment. Color varies as shown by the picture: medium blues, some with moderate calcite inclusions. Center hole is about 3.8mm, side drilled hole is about 0.8mm. Sold by the piece.

Item #: DNT-R25-RHC

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Every once in a while, we get a chance to pick up some donuts in this wonderful gemstone. They tend to be on the expensive side - but the pink color and the intricate banding makes it worth it! This group of round donuts are all very close to 27mm in diameter. This Rhodochrosite material will have some of the pale creamy white, grey or tan banding or small black sections typical of this gemstone. This new picture shows some of the range of color to expect. Sold individually.

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.

The rest of each piece is completely natural: outer edges are somewhat rough and the interior edge is covered with the tiny crystals found within the geode. Colors vary from black to white with bands of tan, yellow, orange and red visible. We cannot match any sets - each piece is unique! Size ranges overlap in the table below because some donuts may be tall/skinny or short/round.

Please click on the image to see weight ranges and approximate dimensions for each size category.

Item #: GBD-SF-SPN-01

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These faceted Black Spinel Teadrop shapes are the latest thing out of the high-end gem factories in India and we've been told that they are going to be the "big thing" at the Tucson Bead shows next February. We got a sample of them early, though, and you'll want to get them too! Drops are formed from glossy Black Spinel gemstone and are expertly shaped and fully faceted on all the exterior surfaces. The only hole is the big teardrop shaped one in the center, so these actually are considered a donut bead. We do not recommend wire wrapping the top of these drops as the material thickness is very thin (please use open jump rings or bails with large open loops for attaching to a design). Drops range in size from 12x9mm to 14x10mm. Be sure to tell us in "Comments" when you check out if we should match a set for earrings or whether you need slightly graduated sizes for a necklace. Sold individually.