Dakota Stones Green Goldstone 8x14mm Rectangle Bead Strand

Brand: Dakota Stones
Length: 14-14.5mm
Width: 8.5-9mm
Strand Length: 8 Inch
Color: Green/Black
Material: Glass
Shape or Style: Rectangle

Your designs will take on a magical quality with the green goldstone 8x14mm rectangle beads from Dakota Stones. Available in 8-inch strands, these rectangular beads with smooth, rounded edges feature an intense dark green color that is almost black, peppered with flecks of lighter green sparkle. Goldstone is actually glass with flecks of copper suspended inside to give it its characteristic glitter. The glass is made in a reducing furnace with copper salts added. Goldstone has been around since the European Renaissance. Stories say that it was discovered by Venetian monks when molten copper accidentally tipped into a molten glass container. Also known as sandstone, goldstone is said to help reduce stomach tension. These beads are made in Italy and China. Dakota Stones offers high-quality gemstones that are all useable in jewelry designs because every bead is checked to make sure they are cut and drilled correctly, that the finish is right and that the beads look distinct to their stone type.