{"product_id":"16-australian-natural-nephrite-jade-green-beads-6mm-copy","title":"Australian Nephrite Jade Round Beads 6mm - 6 Strand Parcel 696cts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Nephrite Jade Round Beads 6mm - 6 Strand Parcel 696cts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA generous parcel of six strands of genuine Australian Cowell nephrite jade, each strand hand-selected for consistent colour and quality. These rich green 6mm round beads carry the quiet prestige of one of Australia's most prized gemstones — ethically sourced from Cowell, South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJade has been revered across cultures for millennia. Known as the \u003cstrong\u003eJewel of Heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e and the stone of the heart, it symbolises nobility, protection, and enduring good fortune. Whether you're a jeweller, bead artist, or collector, this parcel offers exceptional value and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian Nephrite Jade (Cowell, South Australia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrands:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrand length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 41cm (16 inches) each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeads per strand:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal beads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight per strand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 116cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 696cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unstrung; supplied on temporary fishing line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from Cowell, South Australia. Australian nephrite jade is a rare and genuinely Australian gemstone — not to be confused with imported jade. Each strand may show natural variation in tone, which is characteristic of genuine nephrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact Opal Essence for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Essence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42487554670727,"sku":"6strands6mm","price":402.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/45FB58AF-8922-4E0E-98F9-D96DF061A1E0.jpg?v=1742523962","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/16-australian-natural-nephrite-jade-green-beads-6mm-copy","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}