{"product_id":"5-6mm-iolite-handcut-plain-rondelles-14-inch-87-beads","title":"5-6mm Iolite Handcut Plain Rondelles 14 inch 87 beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese 5-6mm Iolite Handcut Plain Rondelle Beads showcase a captivating spectrum of deep indigo, midnight blue, smoky violet, and rich sapphire tones. Each gemstone is individually shaped into a softly rounded, slightly flattened rondelle silhouette, with natural variations in thickness, contour, and proportion that highlight the distinctive character of handcut stones. Their smooth, polished surfaces reveal beautiful variations in translucency, with some beads displaying deep, saturated blue coloration while others exhibit lighter steel-blue, grayish lavender, and subtle violet undertones. Iolite is particularly admired for its remarkable pleochroism, an optical property that allows the gemstone to display different colors depending on the viewing angle. This fascinating characteristic lends the beads a subtle interplay of shifting blue and purple hues, while delicate internal inclusions and natural mineral patterns add depth and individuality. The combination of rich coloration, organic shaping, and understated polish gives these iolite rondelles a sophisticated, earthy elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 5-6mm, these Iolite Handcut Plain Rondelles are ideal for creating elegant necklaces, delicate bracelets, sophisticated earrings, and richly textured multi-strand jewelry designs. Their petite, irregular rondelle shapes create beautiful movement and visual interest when strung together, making them especially appealing for designs that emphasize natural gemstone character and artisanal craftsmanship. The deep blue-violet coloration pairs beautifully with sterling silver, oxidized metals, yellow gold, and rose gold, while creating striking combinations with freshwater pearls, moonstone, labradorite, aquamarine, and complementary gemstones. Whether incorporated into a continuous strand or used as subtle accents in more elaborate jewelry compositions, these handcut iolite beads bring a beautiful combination of rich color, natural texture, and timeless sophistication to handcrafted designs. Each strand measures approximately 14 inches and contains approximately 87 Iolite Handcut Plain Rondelle Beads, with individual variations in shape, color, transluc\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bead Traders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67969286930494,"sku":"56157","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2805\/1762\/files\/56157.jpg?v=1793041681","url":"https:\/\/www.thebeadtraders.com\/en-ca\/products\/5-6mm-iolite-handcut-plain-rondelles-14-inch-87-beads","provider":"The Bead Traders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}