{"product_id":"dakota-stones-blue-lace-agate-5-8mm-chips-gemstones-36-strand-blc5-8chp","title":"Dakota Stones Blue Lace Agate 5-8MM Chips Gemstones. 36\" Strand. BLC5-8CHP","description":"Blue Lace Agate is a naturally occuring soft blue agate, laced with bands or swirls of brighter blue, periwinkle, white and occasionally gray or brown. It is one of the most rare and sought after forms of Agate. Agate is one of many varieties of banded Chalcedony, prized throughout history for its beautiful colors and patterns. It has been discovered with artifacts from cultures of the Neolithic Period, also known as the Stone Age, occuring 10,000 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length: 36-inch.\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Africa\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Hole Diameter: 0.8 - 1.1mm\u003cbr\u003eAlso Known As: Lace Chalcedony\u003cbr\u003eMetaphysical Attributes: Encouragement, Clarity.\u003cbr\u003eChakra: Third Eye, Throat\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Dakota Stones:  For nearly two decades, Dakota Stones has been an industry leader in providing top quality semi-precious gemstone beads in unique cuts for creative jewelry designers and artists. They offer the widest selection of cuts and sizes anywhere in the industry. Working very hard to ensure that every bead on a Dakota Stones strand is usable in a design. That means that every bead should be cut and drilled correctly, the finish is right and the bead looks distinct to its stone type. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease be aware... GEMSTONES ARE A NATURAL MATERIAL.  EACH STRAND IS UNIQUE AND ONE OF A KIND.  THEREFORE, THERE WILL BE VARIATIONS FROM THOSE PICTURED.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALL sizes are approximate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: We make every attempt to represent an item's true color, but colors may vary on different monitors and devices or in different lighting situations.","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48692795113724,"sku":"gem-BLC5-8CHP","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1027\/3532\/files\/il_fullxfull.1629905331_rwxh.jpg?v=1768938846","url":"https:\/\/www.berkshirebead.com\/products\/dakota-stones-blue-lace-agate-5-8mm-chips-gemstones-36-strand-blc5-8chp","provider":"Berkshire Bead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}