24 Unusual Kite Pearls - Beautiful Luster 16mmPrice is per 15 inch string of these lustrous pearls. Each kite shaped pearl measures about 16mm x 10mm x 5mm about 24 to the strand. Drilled from longest end to other end, ready to thread. Cultured pearls Most pearls these days are cultured. These natural freshwater pearls occur in mussels for the same reason saltwater pearls occur in oysters. Foreign material inside a mussel can't be expelled. To reduce irritation, the mollusk coats the intruder

Tibet had it's own source of turquoise usually a green cast

Overall size: 12mm

It also bolsters low self-esteem

differing from genuine jadeite

When held in the right hand this beautiful stone may improve one's ability to make correct decisions - ancient silk traders often held jade in their right hand while bartering

Named from the Greek word "amethustos"

sponge coral would be very brittle and dull in appearance

A small piece of jade worn around the neck was said to dispel illness

Very heavy - 132gms

and creative gemstone artists get their inspiration for new cuts more often from aquamarines than from other stones

while feeling settled and more secure

Each measures 14mm x 8mm