{"product_id":"fil-perles-rondes-facettees-2mm-saphir-bleu-nuit-naturel","title":"Strand of 2 mm faceted round beads in natural midnight blue sapphire","description":"\u003cp\u003eA strand of about 38 cm of tiny faceted sapphire beads, a deep midnight blue. In the light, some beads reveal a brighter blue. Their very fine facets give the strand a crisp, subtle shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone : natural sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape : faceted round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize : about 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHole : about 0.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread length : about 38 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity : about 198 beads per strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor : deep midnight blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment : none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very small size is suitable for delicate jewellery: layered fine bracelets, chokers, beaded rings, embroidery. The midnight blue sapphire adds a dark, elegant touch, especially next to gold. The hole is fine, about 0.5 mm: use 0.2 mm nylon thread, or beading thread with a fine needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bit of gemology :\u003c\/strong\u003e sapphire is a corundum, that is, an aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) that crystallizes in the trigonal system. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, it is the hardest natural gemstone after diamond: its facets stay sharp through wear. Its density is about 4. Its blue comes from traces of iron and titanium; the more iron dominates, the darker the blue becomes, up to this midnight blue. The name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003esappheiros\u003c\/em\u003e. The main deposits are found in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Thailand, and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn lithotherapy :\u003c\/strong\u003e sapphire is associated with the throat and third eye chakras. A stone of wisdom in many traditions, it is said to soothe the mind and promote clarity of judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% natural product :\u003c\/strong\u003e the size, shape, shade, and number of beads may vary slightly from one strand to another. The dimensions and quantities are given for information only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perles Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59756853133660,"sku":"MB20-P-1\/A015382","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0631\/files\/A015382-1.jpg?v=1793799372","url":"https:\/\/www.perlescorner.com\/en\/products\/thread-beads-round-faceted-2mm-natural-midnight-blue-sapphire","provider":"Perles Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}