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(See my work in the Nomadic Jewelry Collection)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClicking on the Bead-Zone Tile on the Home Page displays everything in A-Z order (or other options in the drop down menu above)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClick on Bead-Zone in the Left Side Menu to open up the subcategories: African, Asian, Gemstones, or Other, for more focused browsing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carnelian-vintage-carved-rectangular-beads","title":"Carnelian, Vintage Carved Rectangles","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural orange carnelian rectangles hand carved on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage hand-carved beads 10x10mm to 12x10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-inch strands have at least 33 beads per strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarnelian gets its color from iron oxides, and its name from the Kornel cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Carnelian is heat treated and may fade if exposed to excessive light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarnelian is a birth stone for Aires, relates to the sacral chakra, and is believed to support qualities of leadership and courage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI like to pair Carnelian with Turquoise and\/or Lapis; a range of greens with amber colors; or white and bronze pearls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bead-Zone.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39288435900501,"sku":"GMO-8","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/GMO-8rev_1.jpg?v=1621640393"},{"product_id":"onyx-black-donut-pendant","title":"Black Onyx Donut (Bi), 40mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Onyx carved in the shape of the ancient Chinese bi, a symbol for heaven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40mm outside diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis \"donut\" shape remains popular and can be used in many different ways, from simply looping a cord through it, to embellishing it with wire and beads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular for centuries, Black Onyx signifies calm, willpower and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack onyx is a birthstone for Leo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bead-Zone.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39303476084821,"sku":"GMP-41","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/IMG_4733_2.jpg?v=1617293508"},{"product_id":"black-onyx-shield-dangle-focal-bead","title":"Black Onyx Shield Pendant, Small","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall (1 inch long) Black Onyx shield shaped pendants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by eaches (1 piece)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular for centuries, Black Onyx signifies calm, willpower and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are perfect for earrings or pendants for smaller necklaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack onyx is a birthstone for Leo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bead-Zone.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39304710783061,"sku":"GMP-47","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/GMP47_2.jpg?v=1617119880"},{"product_id":"amethyst-faceted-freeform-nuggets-1","title":"Amethyst Faceted Freeform Nuggets","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmethyst freeform nuggets 15.5\" strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargest nugget 23x15mm, smallest 12x10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep rich natural amethyst color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmethyst is the most highly valued stone in the quartz group and has been treasured by royalty from Ancient Egypt to the British crown jewels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best examples today come from India, Brazil, and Sri Lanka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe name amethyst comes from the Greek word \u003cem\u003eamethustos\u003c\/em\u003e meaning “sober” because it was believed to prevent the wearer from becoming intoxicated. 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I also like them for earrings,  add a bead above or below and maybe a small tassel for lots of volume with little weight. 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There's something here to go with most Venetian trade beads and they're the perfect size too.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one 22-inch strand. I bought these in the early 1990s as part of a Philadelphia  collector's estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Venice, Italy, most likely early 1900s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo make these beads, striped glass canes are drawn out to great length while still soft. Once they've cooled they are sliced into sections just 1-2mm long, and these are heated until the edges are nicely rounded and smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors value these, and as a designer I like them too. I \"frame\" focal beads like amber, large brass beads and glass trade beads, with multiple slices and thin rondells of various sizes. 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