Larimar 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle A Grade Beads - 15-16 Inch featured_12072023 The opening on the bail

The opening on the bail is about 4mm so it will accommodate a variety of stringing materials

Zircon occurs in a variety of colors including yellow

Calcite is the principal constituent of limestone and marble

The name of this particular calcite probably came about because of its distinct ocean blue and tan bands

including shiller — a sometimes iridescent bronzelike luster — in some stones

Larimar 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle A Grade Beads - 15-16 Inch featured_12072023 The opening on the bailLarimar is a translucent blue, turquoise and white stone that can have streaks and patterns of white, as well as red or brown either from oxidation or Hematite inclusions. It is a rare variety of Pectolite, found only in the Dominican Republic. Copper within the Pectolite creates the beautiful blue and turquoise colors in the stone. The blue colors are photosensitive and may fade when exposed to excessive light or heat.