{"product_id":"dakota-stones-jade-12mm-square-gemstones-8-strand-jad12squ-8","title":"Dakota Stones Jade 12mm Square Gemstones. 8\" Strand. JAD12SQU-8","description":"Canadian Jade is the trade name for this stone that ranges in color from light to dark green, with small, dark specks or veins. This material is actually Serpentine, a stone which is indistinguishable from Jade except to the most trained and discerning eye. It is extremely fracture-resistant and has been used for blades and other tools since Neolithic times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length: 8-inch.\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: North America\u003cbr\u003eAlso Known As: BC Jade, Serpentine, Canadian Jade, Green Jade.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Bead per Strand: 16.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Hole Diameter: 0.8 - 1.1mm\u003cbr\u003eMetaphysical Attributes: Grounding, Strength, Creativity\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 6.5-7\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":48692754186492,"sku":"gem-JAD12SQU-8","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1027\/3532\/files\/il_fullxfull.1562279654_4rwb.jpg?v=1768938261","url":"https:\/\/www.berkshirebead.com\/products\/dakota-stones-jade-12mm-square-gemstones-8-strand-jad12squ-8","provider":"Berkshire Bead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}