Egyptian Black Onyx Rondelle Bead Strand-8mmPrice is per 16 inch string of these beautiful beads ready for stringing. Each rondelle measures 8mm x 5mm about 75 to the string. Onyx is a term used for several stones. It has been dyed since ancient time, with the popular pure black variety, being dyed microcrystalline quartz. Its natural colour is usually brown, white or grey. And onyx used in architecture isn't a form of quartz at all, but a type of limestone marble. Onyx is very similar to

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And Greek legend has it that topaz could make the wearer invisible and would change colour in the presence of poisoned food or drink

but commonly the beads are used to enhance 'goodness' and diminish 'toxins'

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The ideal gemstone

Colour comes from the mussel species and water quality

about 23 to the strand

Price is per 15-inch string of these beautiful shiny beads

Although each will look slightly different pattern

More yellow color than picture

5 to 15-inch string

Because demand outstrips supply