3mm Iolite Beads Shaded Faceted Rondelles 12 inch 130 beads Type_Jade a dyed true black hue

a dyed true black hue

while the faceting enhances the stone's inherent brilliance

Banded and Plain Agate approximate smallest to largest size is 17x15x9mm to 29x23x19mm on the 16 inch strand of 15 pieces

Beads range from 6mm to 6

symmetrical rondelle shape

3mm Iolite Beads Shaded Faceted Rondelles 12 inch 130 beads Type_Jade a dyed true black hueIolite faceted rondelles measure approximately 3mm average in diameter, have a vitreous luster, good cut and polish, symmetrical rondelle shapes, fairly well matched for a light to moderate saturation on the strand, the pleochroic gems have a violetish blue, grey and colorless hue depending on direction of view, and the transparent bodies have visible internal characteristics for a wonderfully rich strand of rondelles.