Item #: GBF-RN35-IOL

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If you are in the market for a very sparkly and better quality strand of Iolite, take a look at these rondelle beads. This group of beads has uniform blue color, nice clarity and lots of facets per bead for great sparkle. Even though the beads are hand cut and hand faceted beads, the sizing and shape are very uniform. Beads range from 3mm to 3.8mm in diameter but will be very uniform in size on each individual strand. Strands are 14 to 14.5" long.

Item #: GBF-RN40-IOL

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This batch of faceted Iolite has a mixed blue & grey base color (note: picture taking method unavoidably over emphasizes the blue tones). They hand cut and hand faceted beads, so there will be some variation in size and shape on each strand, a few beads may not be drilled through the center. Beads range from 4.2-5.2mm in diameter - but will be very uniform in size on each individual strand. Strands are 14.5 to 15" long.

Item #: GBD-SF-IOL-01

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This Iolite is a lovely shade of "Montana" Blue - with good transparency and uniform color. These are fully faceted, flat teardrops. Sold by carat, sizes are given for reference; size ranges overlap because some drops are thinner/thicker than others.

Category	Weight (Carats)	Average Dimensions
Extra Small	0.2 to 0.5	5.5-7mm high, 4-5mm wide
Small	0.6 to 0.75	6-8mm high, 4.5-5.5mm wide
Medium	0.8 to 1.0	7-9mm high, 5.5-6.5mm wide
Large	1.1 to 1.6	7.5-9.5mm high, 5.5-6.5mm wide

Item #: GBS-R25-IOL

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Actual size is 2.5-2.7mm, uniform shape and color. Stock has some beads that are not drilled through the center, as shown in the picture

Item #: GBS-RN40-IOL

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This batch of faceted Iolite has a mixed blue & grey base color. They are hand cut and hand faceted beads, so there will be some variation in size and shape on each strand, a few beads may not be drilled exactly through the center. Beads range from 4.2-5.2mm in diameter - but will be very uniform in size on each individual strand. Strands are 14.5 to 15" long.

Item #: GBC-IOL-M

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Iolite Gemstone Mini-Chip Beads. About 4-6mm wide and 1-3mm thick. Sold on 15-16" Strand.

Item #: SAG-IOL-RT

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Expect some uneven corners and other irregularities on these Iolite beads. About 6x4x2.5mm. Sold on 14-15" strands.

Item #: GBD-SF-IOL-03

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These fully faceted beads are cut in a Marquise shape from some of the biggest pieces of Iolite that we we've seen for a long time. The color is also the excellent blue-violet to blue-grey that is so sought after in this gemstone. While much of this stock is fairly clear, the size of the pieces make it easy to see that Iolite often has internal 'lines' in the crystal structure. It is possible that the drilled hole that goes across the tip of the bead may not be exactly level - please account for this possibility in your design. Sold by carat, sizes are given for reference; size ranges overlap because some drops are thinner/thicker than others.

Category	Weight (Carats)	Average Dimensions
Extra Small	1 to 1.3	8-10.5mm high, 5-6.5mm wide
Small	1.4 to 1.6	9-12mm high, 6-6.8mm wide
Medium	1.7 to 2	9.5-12.5mm high, 6-7mm wide
Large	2.1 to 2.3	10-13mm high, 6.5-7.5mm wide
Extra Large	2.4 to 3	11.5-13.5mm high, 6.5-7.5mm wide
XX Large	3.1 to 3.8	12-13.5mm high, 7-8.3mm wide
Table shows data for original stock. Not all sizes may be available at the time of your order.