29 Lean Light-Green & Yellow Soochow Jade Tube Beads - 8mm x 4mm pearl bead Each measures a massive 30mm

Each measures a massive 30mm x 14mm - about 13 beads to the strand

Cloisonné is decorative enamel work in which metal filaments are fused to the surface outlining a design filled in with enamel paste

Each of these new stones is unique in its configuration of colour

Bringing stability in changing times

and is called a sapphire in any colour except red

29 Lean Light-Green & Yellow Soochow Jade Tube Beads - 8mm x 4mm pearl bead Each measures a massive 30mmPrice is per 16 inch string of these beautiful 8mm x 4mm jade tube beads. About 29 tubes to the string. Each will be slightly different colour, shades and pattern. For 5,000 years Imperial China used the word "jade" as something precious. Because jade is said to have all the attributes most valued in society. A symbol of purity and serenity, it is delicate, but will not break is beautiful, but not impermanent, it can be flawed with lines, but still