29 Lean Light-Green & Yellow Soochow Jade Tube Beads - 8mm x 4mmPrice is per 16 inch string of these beautiful 8mm x 4mm jade tube beads. About 29 tubes to the string. Each will be slightly different colour, shades and pattern. 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

Each rondelle measures 8mm x 5mm - about 78 to the string

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but despite being a favorite with ancient civilizations

Keshi pearls are very much in demand

American Indians

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but most turquoise today originates from Burma and is carved in China

So called because they look like the frame of spectacles

Genuine Chinese coral dyed yellow

Ideal to make 20 pendant necklaces or with matching earrings

Needles are always useful in jewellery making and should be a staple in every beaders box