SKU: 56247

11x7mm Black Spinel Faceted Teardrops & Bicones 5 inch 40 beads

$38.00$0.95 per bead40 beads· 5 in strand
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Description

These 11x7mm Black Spinel Faceted Teardrop & Bicone Beads showcase the dramatic beauty of natural black spinel, with deep, inky black coloration and a brilliant, highly polished finish. Each gemstone is meticulously faceted to create a striking interplay of light and shadow, with crisp geometric surfaces that catch the light in bright, mirror-like reflections against the stone's rich, opaque body. The strand features an intriguing combination of elongated teardrop shapes with gracefully tapered points and rounded, angular bicone silhouettes, creating a beautiful contrast in form and dimension. The teardrops exhibit gently curved profiles that narrow into elegant points, while the bicones offer more symmetrical, sculptural contours with intricate faceting throughout. Subtle variations in size, proportions, and natural surface characteristics lend individuality to each bead, while the consistent jet-black color creates a sophisticated, cohesive appearance. Their combination of intense coloration, reflective brilliance, and distinctive shaping gives these black spinel beads a luxurious, contemporary elegance.

Measuring approximately 11x7mm, these Black Spinel Faceted Teardrops & Bicones are ideal for creating dramatic statement earrings, elegant necklaces, sophisticated bracelets, and richly textured gemstone jewelry designs. Their combination of pointed teardrops and faceted bicones makes them especially appealing for cascading earrings, gemstone fringe, clustered pendants, and designs that emphasize movement and dimensional sparkle. The versatile black coloration pairs beautifully with yellow gold, sterling silver, rose gold, and oxidized metals, while creating striking contrasts with gemstones such as freshwater pearls, moonstone, labradorite, garnet, emerald, and clear quartz. Their faceted surfaces add beautiful visual interest to monochromatic designs, while their sculptural shapes provide a sophisticated counterpoint to smooth rounds and delicate chains. Whether suspended individually as elegant drops, arranged into dramatic clusters, or incorporated into intricate gemstone compositions, these black spinel beads bring depth, brilliance, and timeless sophistication to handcrafted jewelry. Each strand measures approximately 5 inches and contains approximately 40 Black Spinel Faceted Teardrop & Bicone Beads, with natural variations in size, shape, and faceting that make every strand uniquely beautiful.

At a glance
Stone
Black Spinel
Shape
Teardrop
Bead size
7x5mm to 15x9mm
Beads per strand
40
Strand length
5 in
Color
Black
SKU
56247

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