Forte Bead - Manmade Dyed Rose Mix Jade - Sold Individually

• Sold Individually
• Also known as Pony Beads, Forte Beads are a 5x7mm bead that is rectangular in shape with rounded edges, almost like a rondel or heishi. They have a larger hole of 2.5mm, allowing for you to use many kinds of stringing materials. Our favorite cords to use is our pre-made bracelet and necklace nylon cords, they have finished ends so it makes it super simple to string on your forte beads and go! Another one of our favorite cords to use is our 1.5mm Nylon cords. We have all kinds of colors to choose from to match your style.
• What is it: Jade is a variety of the calcium, magnesium, and iron-rich minerals. There are two different mineral species of Jade: Jadeite and nephrite. Jadeite contains blacks, reds, pinks, and violets. While nephrite jade possesses mainly grays and greens (and occasionally yellows, browns or whites - like our white jade).
• History: Jade has been used in virtually all periods history, especially Chinese history. Jade has a deep significance in Chinese culture as it had been used to make tools, weapons, and jewelry for literally thousands of years. Items made from Jade would signify political power or possibly religious authority.
• Metaphysical Properties: It believed that Jade has a soothing purity about it, purifying your energy field in a manner that is accepting, loving, and wise. 

Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead.