8mm Blue Peruvian Opal Plain Round Beads 16 inch 51 pieces 1mm hole Gem Type_Turquoise Beads

8mm Blue Peruvian Opal Plain Round Beads 16 inch 51 pieces 1mm hole Gem Type_Turquoise BeadsPeruvian Blue Opal Plain Round Beads have a translucent to opaque nature with a range of Caribbean Blues mixed with brown matrix. This is one of our favorite gemstones and is mined in the Andes Mountains. Opal derives its name from the Sanskrit word for stone. Peruvian Opal is classified as Common Opal meaning that it does not have the `play of color` rainbow like flashes of color. 1mm drill holes

5 inches in length with approximately 140 beads showing great make and brilliance

nice variation of hues that present with a symmetrical round shape with good quality nacre & moderate luster with occasional natural pitting

gemstones have a high brilliance showing a vitreous luster

The transparent medium dark to very dark saturation of green & blue gemstones have moderate internal characteristics within a highly polished body showing minor surface abrasion and exhibit an asymmetrical full bodied nugget shape

3mm Emerald faceted rondelle Trio Vermeil hand wire wrapped Chain sold by the foot having 96 beads per 12 inch increment

and beads are symmetrical in shape for a translucent strand in slightly pinkish red hue

The make shows good polish and a symmetrical micro faceting style

and Best of Best for this gemstone

Gold Leafed Black Onyx Plain Pear Pendant sold as 1 focal bead measuring approximately 40x6mm average size and 43x6mm with the ring

These transparent yellow quartz beads are expertly crafted which are perfectly matched for a vibrantly saturated Lemon Yellow hue

making them ideal for stringing on thicker cords or wires

and the transparent bodies are a golden brown to an apple green hue