ST612-ZB: Magnesite Zuni Bear Blue 16x22mm 15.5" is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
These 16x22mm Zuni Bear beads are carved from dyed stabilized magnesite and strung on a 15.5" strand — a figurative stone bead that brings unmistakable character to jewelry with a Southwest or nature-inspired point of view.
The blue dye on stabilized magnesite produces a soft, pastel tone with the natural veining and matrix typical of magnesite, giving each bear its own quiet variation.
String them as bold focal points on a single-strand necklace with simple spacers to let the carving read clearly, or incorporate a few bears into a multi-strand bracelet alongside turquoise-toned seed beads for a coastal, layered look.
Pickup available at 8535 Commerce Place Drive NE Ste A
Usually ready in 2-4 days
The sky's the limit for design possibilities using these fun brightly hued nugget beads! Magnesite makes an economical substitute for turquoise, and perfectly compliments fresh Southwestern styles. Magnesite or Magnesium Carbonate can range from transparent to opaque and is a highly porous, low luster stone which makes it a great candidate for enhancement and dying. It can be difficult to distinguish Magnesite from both dolomite and serpentine, both are also very suitable stones for enhancement and often marketed as faux jade. Magnesite can be dyed into a broad spectrum of bold colors, and is often enhanced to resemble turquoise, it is sometimes known as lime turquoise, white turquoise, or marshmallow turquoise. Native American cultures have crafted Magnesite into beads for both jewelry and currency for hundreds of years.
ST612-ZB: Magnesite Zuni Bear Blue 16x22mm 15.5" is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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These 16x22mm Zuni Bear beads are carved from dyed stabilized magnesite and strung on a 15.5" strand — a figurative stone bead that brings unmistakable character to jewelry with a Southwest or nature-inspired point of view.
The blue dye on stabilized magnesite produces a soft, pastel tone with the natural veining and matrix typical of magnesite, giving each bear its own quiet variation.
String them as bold focal points on a single-strand necklace with simple spacers to let the carving read clearly, or incorporate a few bears into a multi-strand bracelet alongside turquoise-toned seed beads for a coastal, layered look.
