Jade 8mm Faceted Rondelle Large Hole 8-Inch destash-fac-rounds creamy white to pale gray

creamy white to pale gray or beige

who was a great admirer and collector of gemstones

These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE

however they are not currently sourced from this region

currently believed to be due to the presence of a copper-based mineral such as Malachite or Azurite

Jade 8mm Faceted Rondelle Large Hole 8-Inch destash-fac-rounds creamy white to pale grayJade refers to an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. Jade has been used for tens of thousands of years, initially as tools because of its hardness, but is prized, especially in Asian cultures, as a gemstone that is cut into many shapes and often given a high polish.