Dakota Stones Malachite 8mm Puff Coin Bead Strand

Earthy elegance fills these Dakota Stones gemstone beads. The puff coin shape is wonderfully versatile. You can use these beads as an accent to lend extra color or dimension to a statement piece or you can use them as substitutes for rounds in simple strung and knotted designs. They also work as focal elements in a structured piece of bead weaving. Malachite is a copper carbonate with a bright green color and dark green banding. It was used extensively as decoration in the palaces of Russian Tsars. Metaphysical Properties: Malachite is said to be a stone of protection and transformation.
Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from piece to piece. Each strand includes approximately 25 beads.