{"product_id":"3-strands-16-australian-natural-nephrite-jade-green-beads-10mm","title":"Australian Nephrite Jade Bead Strands 10mm - 3 x 16\" Natural Green Jade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Nephrite Jade Bead Strands 10mm — 3 x 16\" Natural Green Jade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree generous strands of genuine Australian nephrite jade, each measuring 16\" and featuring 41 smooth 10mm round beads — 123 beads in total. Each strand weighs approximately 326 carats, making this a substantial parcel for jewellers, bead artists, and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from Cowell, South Australia, this nephrite jade displays the characteristic deep, earthy green tones that have made Australian jade prized by craftspeople worldwide. The 10mm round format is ideal for statement necklaces, mala-style designs, and bold pendant focal pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Australian Nephrite Jade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cowell, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mm round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrands:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 x 16\" (approx. 41 beads per strand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal beads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 123\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 978 carats (3 x 326 cts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, polished round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStringing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unstrung — supplied on temporary fishing line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3strands10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJade has been revered across cultures for millennia — known as the \u003cem\u003eJewel of Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e and a stone of the heart, it carries associations with nobility, protection, and good fortune. Australian nephrite jade from Cowell is a rare and ethically sourced material, mined with care from one of the world's few significant nephrite deposits outside Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeads are unfinished and unstrung, supplied on temporary fishing line only. Restringing or knotting recommended before wear.\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":42489512362119,"sku":"3strands10mm","price":462.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/3793BBE0-DDDA-40C5-87B3-E6B41D7A4D54.jpg?v=1742610387","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/3-strands-16-australian-natural-nephrite-jade-green-beads-10mm","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}