25 Golden Brown, Lavender & White Jade Puff 16mm Oval BeadsPrice is for 16 inch string of these beautiful 16mm x 12mm x 5mm puff opal beads about 25 to the string. All drilled ready to thread. Slightly lighter than picture. For 5,000 years Imperial China used the word "jade" as something precious. Because jade is said to have all the attributes most valued in society. A symbol of purity and serenity, it is delicate, but will not break is beautiful, but not impermanent, it can be flawed with lines, but still

Everyone loves pearls

oxygen will tarnish them over time - they can be brightened with silver cleaner

and jump rings to attach those clasps

Untreated turquoise will eventually turn green

Persian magicians used agate to divert storms

being able to earn money from their talent as well as self-critical with a fear of failure

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Shining silver and brown with very long icicles

Price is per 16-inch string of these unusual  beads

Agate was highly valued as a talisman in ancient times and has been used as a traveller's amulet for centuries

Price is per 16-inch string of these beautiful amber beads - about 22 beads

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