Description of the Beads
These Natural Unakite Rondelle Beads are crafted from high-quality unakite, featuring a glossy finish and a unique blend of green and pink hues. The beads are rondelle-shaped with large 2.5mm holes, making them ideal for use with thicker cords or wires. Each strand is 8" long and contains approximately 39 beads. Their earthy tones and polished surface add a touch of elegance to any jewelry design.
Usage
Unakite beads are versatile and perfect for a variety of jewelry-making and crafting projects. Their natural beauty and large holes make them suitable for:
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Chunky Necklaces: Use them as spacers or focal points in bold necklace designs.
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Bracelets: Incorporate them into stretch or charm bracelets with thicker elastic cords.
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Earrings: Create statement dangle earrings that highlight their glossy finish.
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Macramé Jewelry: Ideal for knotting techniques with thicker cords.
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Decorative Crafts: Use them in keychains, bag charms, or other creative accessories.
Metaphysical Properties
Unakite is celebrated for its grounding and harmonizing metaphysical properties. Some of its key attributes include:
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Emotional Healing: Known as a stone of vision, it is believed to help release emotional blockages and promote balance.
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Spiritual Growth: Associated with enhancing spiritual insight and connecting with nature.
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Harmony and Balance: Thought to encourage harmony between the heart and mind.
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Heart Chakra Activation: Resonates with the heart chakra, fostering love, compassion, and emotional healing.
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Grounding Energy: Believed to provide stability and grounding during times of change.
Countries Where It Is Mined
Unakite is found in several regions around the world, including:
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United States: Discovered in the Unaka Mountains of North Carolina and also found in Virginia and other states.
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Brazil: Known for its high-quality unakite deposits.
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China: Contains smaller quantities of unakite.
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South Africa: Offers unique unakite specimens.
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Australia: Known for its limited but beautiful unakite deposits.
Jewelry-Making Projects
Here are some creative ideas for using these Unakite beads:
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Bohemian Necklaces: Pair them with leather cords or natural wood beads for an earthy, boho vibe.
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Chakra Bracelets: Use them in designs that balance and activate the heart chakra.
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Statement Earrings: Highlight their glossy finish in artistic and eye-catching earring designs.
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Macramé Accessories: Incorporate them into macramé projects like chokers or anklets.
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Layered Jewelry: Combine them with other gemstone beads for a trendy, multi-strand look.
PLEASE NOTE: These are LARGE HOLE beads! They have 2mm sized holes for use with hemp, leather cord, European charm bracelets, etc. We also carry most of these stones in regular beads as well. If you'd like regular beads with normal sized holes, please search our other gemstone bead listings.
☛ PRODUCT DETAILS ☚
Material: Natural Unakite
Style: LARGE HOLE Glossy Rondelle
Color: Green/Pink*
Size: 5mm x 8mm, with 2mm Beading Holes.
Strand Length: 8" (approx. 39 beads per strand)
