Facets on a bead make the stone much more interesting and valuable. They catch the light producing a sparkle and the texture adds depth. Sometimes cut is just as important as the gem itself. Close up, multi-faceted beads look awesome. At one time, all gemstones were crafted in cabochons. Facet cutting began in European jewellery around the late 13th-century. The aim is to cut the stone to maximize its brilliance, by balancing the light reflected both internally and externally. Although faceted beads these days are cut with a computerized machine, there's still a thriving community of gem cutters, often taking hours to cut a single bead.
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Price is per 15.5-inch string of these beautiful beads - ready for stringing. Each barrel is about 16.5mm...
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Price is per four of these dramatic beads - each measures a large 2omm x 15mm, drill all...
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Price is per 15 1/2-inch string. Each diamond-shaped bead measure 8mm x 6mm - about 65 to the...
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Price is per 17-inch string of these beautiful jade beads - ready for stringing. Sizes graduated from 8mm to 14mm...
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Price is per 14.5 inch of these large enhanced turquoise beads. Each measures 14mm . There are about...
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Price is per 15 string of these splendid 10mm faceted beads. AgateNo gemstone is more creatively striped by nature...
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Price is per strand of 12 of these beautifully cut faceted glass beads, drill ready to thread. Each...
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Price is per string of about 16-inches, beautifully cut. Size of each 8mm x 6mm bead about 68...




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