Larimar 3mm Faceted Round AA Grade Beads - 15-16 Inch 1 Strand Specially designed for cutting hard

Specially designed for cutting hard wire

it is believed to bestow strength

Sometimes called the "Black Prince's Ruby" for its role in the English crown

due to variations in iron content

Larimar 3mm Faceted Round AA Grade Beads - 15-16 Inch 1 Strand Specially designed for cutting hardLarimar 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.