{"product_id":"dakota-stones-red-jasper-4mm-diamond-cut-14470","title":"Dakota Stones Red Jasper 4mm Diamond Cut Faceted Round Gemstones. 16\" Strand. RED4RD-F-DC","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Jasper is an aggregate of microcrystalline quartz and\/or chalcedony and other minerals. The opaque stone’s red color is due to high iron content, while other impurities in the stone may create veining and rich patterns. Ancient Egyptians believed Red Jasper to be connected to the fertilizing blood of Mother Isis, and used it to create amulets to be buried with the deceased. Viking and Germanic legend tell that the sword of the hero Siegfried, the dragon slayer, had Red Jasper inlaid in its hilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrand Length: 16-inch.\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Bead per Strand: 100-103.\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: China.\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Hole Diameter: 0.8 - 1mm\u003cbr\u003e\nMetaphysical Attributes: Protection, Grounding, Healing\u003cbr\u003e\nChakra: Root.\u003cbr\u003e\nMohs Hardness: 6.5-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALL sizes are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47828961755388,"sku":"gem-RED4RD-F-DC","price":12.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1027\/3532\/files\/il_fullxfull.1992324210_hu8w.jpg?v=1756766513","url":"https:\/\/www.berkshirebead.com\/products\/dakota-stones-red-jasper-4mm-diamond-cut-14470","provider":"Berkshire Bead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}