Description
These 6mm Dyed Turquoise Howlite Smooth Finish Round/Ball Beads feature a polished finish and vibrant blue/green tones, achieved through dyeing natural howlite. Each bead is precision-crafted with a 1.5mm hole, making them ideal for easy stringing. A strand of approximately 37 beads spans 7.5 inches, perfect for various jewelry-making purposes.
Uses
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Jewelry Design: Ideal for creating necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and anklets.
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Home Décor: Incorporated in dreamcatchers, keychains, or bead curtains.
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Crafting Projects: Adds a splash of color and texture to beaded ornaments, bookmarks, or woven art.
Metaphysical Properties
Howlite is often associated with calming energies and a sense of tranquility. It is believed to promote:
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Stress relief and relaxation.
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Emotional balance and patience.
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Open-mindedness and mental clarity.
The turquoise color further enhances the bead's associations with communication, protection, and creativity, making it a popular choice in spiritual practices.
Mining Locations
Natural howlite, which serves as the base material for these beads, is predominantly mined in:
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Canada
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United States (notably California)
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Turkey
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Germany
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Mexico
After extraction, the howlite is dyed to achieve its vibrant turquoise color.
Jewelry Making Projects
Here are some ideas for incorporating these beads into your designs:
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Boho Bracelet: String these large-hole beads with leather cord or hemp for a casual, bohemian style.
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Layered Necklace: Combine with silver spacer beads or charms for a sophisticated touch.
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Statement Earrings: Use a few of these beads with metallic wires for unique, dangling earrings.
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Beaded Anklet: Perfect for summer wear, paired with other natural beads or shells.
PLEASE NOTE: These are LARGE HOLE beads! They have 2mm sized holes for use with hemp, leather cord, European charm bracelets, etc. We also carry most of these stones in regular beads as well. If you'd like regular beads with normal sized holes, please search our other gemstone bead listings.
☛ PRODUCT DETAILS ☚
Material: Dyed Natural Howlite
Style: LARGE HOLE Smooth Round/Ball
Color: Blue/Green* (See Photos)
Size: 6mm, with 1.5mm Beading Holes.
Strand Length: 7.5" (approx. 37 beads per strand)
