Tuesday, June 3, 2008

China Jade 4 X 6mm Tapered Barrel Tube Beads / 15 Inch Strand

China Jade 4 X 6mm Tapered Barrel Tube Beads / 15 Inch Strand

There are two kinds of chemically distinct stones that are called jade. One is called nephrite jade, and one is called jadeite. These beads are Chinese Jadeite. As in the photo, they range from green to white in color
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Monday, June 2, 2008

Czech Fire Polish Glass Beads 6mm Round "Blue Turquoise" (25)

Czech Fire Polish Glass Beads 6mm Round
Fire Polished beads are glass beads that are faceted by machine. The edges and surface are then given a softer, polished look by placing the beads in hot ovens or over open flames. By virtue of this process, Fire Polished beads are all slightly different from each other; this adds to their charm. Unlike Austrian faceted crystals, Fire Polished beads contain no lead. It is the heat polishing process that gives them their soft glow and brilliance. Colors may vary from dye lot to dye lot, so it is best to buy sufficient beads for your project all at one time.Colors may vary from dye lot to dye lot, so it is best to buy sufficient beads for your project all at one time.
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Sunday, June 1, 2008

Rhodonite Pink Gem 4mm Round Beads / 15.5 Inch Strand

Rhodonite Pink Gem 4mm Round Beads / 15.5 Inch Strand

  • ink with touches of grey. Temporarily strung.
  • Rhodonite's name comes from the Greek word for rose, "rhodon". Its rose-pink color is distinctive. Rhodonite is usually associated with black manganese minerals and pyrite, which cause its distinctive black specks and gray mottling.

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