African Turquoise 12mm Round Bead - 15-16 InchAfrican Turquoise is not actually Turquoise, but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue to green associated with true Turquoise. It contains inclusions such as copper and iron, creating veins and mottling that ranges in color from rust to black. Considered a stone of transformation and evolution, it is believed to awaken those who carry it to their highest spiritual purpose.

The time to pick up and put down conventional pliers can be spent creating and finishing the loops which can be significant given the amount of time it takes to create a chain of beads with wire wrapping

Its color is due to the presence of Manganese and Iron in the stone

often featuring a black

rainbow effect of light refracting off of the air buddles inside of the stone

as well as drawing energies from its less dominant colors

but is prized

wire and much more

7mm thick or smaller

Sold by the pair

Carnelian crystal is here to fill us full of courage and to help us attract all the delights of love and life we so deserve

and many others

its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago