Gemstone Bead Set: 8mm Round Starter Mix (12 Strands, 7-8mm)

12 strands of round 8mm gemstone beads, about 590 beads in all, twelve stones in one starter mix.

What's included (numbers match the numbered photo)

• #1 White Round Howlite: 8mm beads, 1mm hole, 15" strand, about 45 beads
• #2 Round Rhodonite: 8mm beads, 1mm hole, 15" strand, about 45 beads
• #3 Round Non-Magnetic Hematite: 8mm beads, under 1mm hole, 16" strand, about 50 beads
• #4 Round Sodalite: 7-8mm beads, 1mm hole, 16" strand, about 52 beads
• #5 Round Unakite: 8mm beads, 0.5mm hole, 16" strand, about 50 beads
• #6 Round Red Jasper: 8mm beads, under 1mm hole, 16" strand, about 50 beads
• #7 Black Round Druzy Agate: 8mm beads, 1mm hole, 16" strand, about 48 beads
• #8 Round Onyx: 8mm beads, 0.5mm hole, 16" strand, about 52 beads
• #9 Round Amethyst: 7-8mm beads, 1mm hole, 15" strand, about 50 beads
• #10 Matte Round Lapis Lazuli: 8mm beads, 1mm hole, 15.5" strand, about 50 beads
• #11 Matte Round Bronzite: 8mm beads, 1mm hole, 15" strand, about 48 beads
• #12 Gold Round Druzy Agate: 8mm beads, 1mm hole, 16" strand, about 48 beads

Details

• Natural stone varies in color and pattern from bead to bead
• Small holes (under 1mm to 1mm): best on beading wire, fine cord or stretch elastic
• Includes both polished and matte stones

This set brings together twelve of the most-used 8mm round stones: howlite, rhodonite, hematite, sodalite, unakite, red jasper, onyx, amethyst, lapis, bronzite and two druzy agates. All strands are the same size, so they mix freely in stretch bracelets, malas and layered necklaces. It is an easy way to stock a full stone palette, and a good starter set for new designers.