Celestite flat oval bead-link necklace

Although my vendor sold these beads to me as kyanite, I'm now convinced that they are celestite instead.  Whatever they are, they're beautiful, a silvery, ice water blue, with a silver iridescent foil-lined effect.

I have to warn you that these beads are rather brittle--I received the bead strand with a couple of broken/shattered beads.  I do package my necklaces carefully for shipment, and I'll use extra bubblewrap on this one.  There should be no problem with normal wear and use, but you will need to take a bit more care with this one--lay it down carefully instead of dropping it or tossing it into the jewelry box, & don't toss anything on top of it.

The individual beads are shaped into flat ovals, measuring 16x12mm.  I linked each with sterling silver wire, and finished with a Turkish silver hook & eye clasp.  The length of the necklace is 21.25 inches (can be worn shorter by hooking the clasp between two beads), with a weight of 2.5 oz.

Price: $74.10 (shipping is free)

SOLD

Comments

[Patty]

Can you make this in 7 1/2" bracelet?

[Anne]

I'd be reluctant to make a bracelet in celestite. Bracelets need stones that can stand getting knocked around, and celestite is rather brittle.