{"product_id":"dakota-stones-sodalite-4mm-diamond-cut-faceted-round-gemstones-16-strand-sdl4rd-f-dc","title":"Dakota Stones Sodalite 4mm Diamond Cut Faceted Round Gemstones. 16\" Strand  SDL4RD-F-DC","description":"Sodalite is named for its sodium content and may be classified as a feldspathoid. Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s lapis” because of its similar color and much lower cost. Queen Victoria’s granddaughter, Princess Patricia of Connaught, was inspired by the stone and chose it for the interior decorations of Marlborough House in England. This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese have all over facets.\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length: 16-inch.\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Brazil.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Bead per Strand: 100-103.\u003cbr\u003eAlso Known As: Princess Blue.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Hole Diameter: 0.8 - 1mm.\u003cbr\u003eMetaphysical Attributes: Clarity, Optimism.\u003cbr\u003eChakra: Heart.\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 6.\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":48692748910844,"sku":"gem-SDL4RD-F-DC","price":12.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1027\/3532\/files\/il_fullxfull.2037607595_noyt.jpg?v=1768938203","url":"https:\/\/www.berkshirebead.com\/products\/dakota-stones-sodalite-4mm-diamond-cut-faceted-round-gemstones-16-strand-sdl4rd-f-dc","provider":"Berkshire Bead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}