Material: Natural Iolite
Shape: Rondelle
Size: See available options
Selling Unit: 1 strand
Beads per Strand: See available options
Color Treatment: Natural Color
Finish: Faceted
Chemical Composition: Mg2Al4Si5O18
Mohs Hardness: 7 –7.5
Item No: MBGEIOL013
Please note that bead size and quantity per strand may vary slightly due to the natural material and handmade measuring process.
The rondelle profile gives these Iolite beads a low, neat shape that works well between larger beads or near a focal component. Makers can use this scale for fine bracelet stacks, tiny accents, or more intricate beading layouts. Faceting gives the strand a brighter surface, which can make simple jewelry feel more polished.
Iolite 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.
