Gemstone Beads in Natural Black Tourmaline, Mirror-Polished Rounds on an Approximately 15.5-Inch Strand
These gemstone beads bring natural black tourmaline and a glossy mirror polish to bracelets, necklaces and other beading projects. Their round shape offers a simple way to build a coordinated strand or combine black stone beads with contrasting accents.
Each purchase includes one approximately 15.5-inch strand in your selected bead diameter. Smaller beads suit finer designs, while larger rounds create a more prominent focal point. Natural variation in color and pattern gives individual beads their own character.
Features
- Untreated natural black tourmaline for gemstone jewelry projects.
- Mirror-polished round surfaces give the beads a glossy finish.
- Seven selectable diameters support both fine and bold beadwork.
- Sold by the strand rather than by a guaranteed bead count.
Specifications
- Material: Natural black tourmaline
- Treatment: Untreated
- Shape: Round
- Finish: Mirror polish
- Bead diameters: 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm and 16mm
- Strand length: Approximately 15.5 inches
- Purchase unit: One strand in the selected bead size
- Bead size tolerance: Approximately ±0.5mm
- Natural variation: Color and pattern vary between gemstones
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bead size should I choose for my jewelry project?
Choose smaller black tourmaline beads for finer designs and larger beads for a bolder look. The strand is offered in 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm and 16mm diameters; bead sizes are approximate and may vary by ±0.5mm.
How many black tourmaline beads are on a strand?
Each black tourmaline strand is approximately 15.5 inches long, with the bead count depending on diameter. Reference counts are about 96 for 4mm, 68 for 6mm, 48 for 8mm, 38 for 10mm, 33 for 12mm, 28 for 14mm and 25 for 16mm. These counts are estimates; the purchase unit is a strand.
Are these black tourmaline beads treated?
These black tourmaline beads are natural and untreated, with a mirror-polished finish. Color and pattern can vary because they are natural gemstones.