Pacific Sapphire Opal Craft Beads - 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm Craft Beads - 1mm Center Fully Drilled

Name: Pacific Sapphire Opal Craft Beads
SKU: 285687

Product Information:

Material: Pacific Sapphire Lab Created Opal
Color: Blue/Green
Bead Size: 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, & 10mm
Unit of Measurement: Millimeters
Bead Cut: Round Bead
Drill Type: Fully Drilled Center Hole
Hole Size: 1mm
Quantity: 1-50 pieces
Material Information: 80% silica & 20% resin
Heat Resistance: Up to a rough estimate of 250 degrees Fahrenheit
MOHS Hardness: 4

*Please keep in mind that each bead is unique and color may vary

Our Pacific Sapphire Opal beads are not only strong but they are beyond incredible looking! Try your hand at wire wrapping or bracelet making with these unique craft beads...

Color Description:

PRIMARY COLOR: Blue

SECONDARY COLORS: Blue, Purple, Green

Pacific Sapphire Opal resembles the precious birthstone Sapphire that can be found in many corners of the world. This beautiful material pulls influences from the Pacific Ocean. The Opal is washed with soft blues from the water, blending earth’s greatest virtues and the oceans mysterious depths into one perfect stone.

What is Pacific Sapphire Lab Created Opal?

Pacific Sapphire Opal is a synthetic lab-made material that consists of Silica and Polymer rather than hydrated silica (natural opal). The polymer stabilizes our opal which in turn makes it easier for jewelry making. You will experience less cracking and crazing that can be detrimental when using natural opal in jewelry. By using a polymer it also creates a slightly softer product making it superior for turning and cabbing. Our opal does not fall victim to color fading and is resistant to chemicals such as acetone and alcohol.

Our Lab Created Opal takes around one year to grow in a controlled environment. This is a complex process of layering to create the unique color patterns. This complex process is used to then create a rough cut of synthetic opal that is then made into beads. The beads are drilled and perfected into the many different sizes we offer. Due to the layering of vibrant bursts of color this makes each bead unique with its own blend of colors and patterns.

Please keep in mind that the material can only withstand heat up to a rough estimate of 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Please proceed at your own risk.

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Packaging, Sizing, and Quantities:

Sizing:

Bead Sizes: 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm Beads
Drill Type: 1mm Center Fully Drilled Hole

Quantity:

1-50 Quantity Options
Example:
1 Bead = one loose bead
5 Beads = five loose beads
10 Beads = ten loose beads
25 Beads = twenty five loose beads
50 Beads = fifty loose beads

Packaging:

Loose Beads will be packaged in a resealable bag

The Uses of Craft Beads:

Crafting
Dream/Sun Catchers
Fashion Accessories
Jewelry/Ring Making
Key Chains
Wire Wrapping

Processing Times & Shipping Offers:

Processing Times: 1-3 Business Days *Unless otherwise specified
US orders over $35 are eligible for Free Ground USPS Shipping (estimated 3-5 business days)