Note on Authenticity: These beads are crafted from 100% natural quartz crystal. To achieve their signature sparkling look, they undergo a specialized thermal enhancement process (rapid heating and cooling) that creates thousands of internal fractures. Please note that this "crackle" effect is an artistic treatment and not a natural formation.
Material: Natural Rock Crystal
Shape: Round
Size: See available options
Selling Unit: 1 strand
Beads per Strand: See available options
Color Treatment: Heat-treated
Finish: Polished
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Mohs Hardness: 7
Item No: MBGEROC026
Please note that bead size and quantity per strand may vary slightly due to the natural material and handmade measuring process.
Round beads are a reliable choice when the design needs a clean base that can work alone or with spacers and accent stones. Makers can use this scale for fine bracelet stacks, tiny accents, or more intricate beading layouts. A polished surface helps the color and pattern read clearly in simple bracelet and necklace layouts.
Rock Crystal works well for designers who want a recognizable natural material and enough visual character to make a simple layout feel considered. A heat-treated strand can be easier to match across repeated pieces while still feeling more natural than synthetic color.
