Amazonite, Faceted Center-Drilled Rectangles, 8x16mm on Short 9-inch Strand
SKU: GMF-223
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Description
- Short strand of 16 faceted, center-drilled high quality aqua blue Amazonite
- Beads separated by silver "french wire" and strand boasts 2 tassels that can easily be repurposed for earrings, possibly topped by 2 of the beads
- This bead shape also lends itself especially well to bracelets
- Named after the Amazon river the mixed color version of this stone mixes tints of sea and sand, making it a great stone for summer jewelry
- It's also found in Colorado, India, Madagascar, Namibia and Russia
- An Amazonite scarab ring was among King Tutankhamen's treasures
- In ancient Egypt it was a popular amulet stone associated with the god Belus Among contemporary seekers Amazonite is considered a stone of harmony, with oneself, and among other people. It's known as a "truth-teller" and peacemaker.