Material: Natural Common Opal (No Play-of-Color)
Shape: Rondelle
Size: See available options
Selling Unit: 1 strand
Beads per Strand: See available options
Color Treatment: Natural Color
Finish: Faceted
Chemical Composition: SiO2.nH2O
Mohs Hardness: 5.5–6.5
Item No: MBGEPOT022
Please note that bead size and quantity per strand may vary slightly due to the natural material and handmade measuring process.
Rondelle beads are practical for adding rhythm to a design, especially when paired with rounds, pearls, or metal accents. The sizing is versatile enough for a single-material strand or for mixing with pearls, metal spacers, and other gemstones. Faceting gives the strand a brighter surface, which can make simple jewelry feel more polished.
Peruvian Pink Opal beads are useful when a design needs a natural gemstone identity with enough variation to keep the finished piece from looking mass-produced. A Natural Color strand is a good choice when the design needs organic variation instead of a very saturated or uniform color.