Admire this great strand of Lapis Lazuli stone beads. Each bead is made by setting a round stone between two engraved silver caps. Lapis is a natural stone that has been prized since antiquity for it's deep blue color. Lapis stone from the mines of central Afghanistan has been used throughout history both in jewelry as well as to make distinctive blue dyes. The striking detail of these beads is apparent in the careful workmanship. Each bead measures approximately 10-12mm in length by 8-10mm in diameter. Highly versatile for your creative jewelry projects. Use them in bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more!
Some of these beads needed to have holes enlarged to string, so that slowed me down some, but they are all usable and are very handsome! I am happy with the neckalace I made from them.
Always excited to receive a package from The Bead Chest
I have now purchased about 20 different strings of beads and am in love with all of them. The pictures don't do them justice. I tried to lay them out on a 24" round board to show some of the ones I have received. I love the quality of all of them.
They are a beautiful color green, not sure they are jade, they look like green glass(?) They have a great look, beautiful color and seem very versatile, can't wait to see what I will create with them!