{"product_id":"malachite-freeform-round-beads-10-to-18mm-diameter-semi-matte-set-of-15","title":"Malachite, Freeform Round Beads 10 to 18mm Diameter, Semi-Matte, Set of 15","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 15 slightly irregular vintage round semi-matte natural Malachite beads from Zaire. Sizes range from 10 to 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shape and the finish are different from Asian cut and polished beads because at the time these were made (1960-70s) the tools and techniques for cutting and polishing beads in Zaire were far less sophisticated than those in Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you like the slightly more \"organic\" look, these could be for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchased in the late 1960 when we lived in Rwanda and sometimes ventured over the border into Zaire to climb volcanoes or see gorillas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52319148245301,"sku":"GMS-548","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/GMS-548a.jpg?v=1770853111","url":"https:\/\/www.beadazzled.com\/products\/malachite-freeform-round-beads-10-to-18mm-diameter-semi-matte-set-of-15","provider":"Beadazzled.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}