Hubei Turquoise Banded 3mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch Round Matte is a New Zealand-sourced rock

is a New Zealand-sourced rock composed primarily of quartz

and the knobs giving it some visual similarities to the paw of a lion

a stone which is indistinguishable from Jade except to the most trained and discerning eye

The inner layer of the shell is composed of nacre (mother-of-pearl)

Hubei Turquoise Banded 3mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch Round Matte is a New Zealand-sourced rockHubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise producing regions in the world. This material is known for its vivid blues, rich greens, and bold black spiderweb matrixcreating highly distinctive, one of a kind beads. This collection features material sourced from the Joo shahn County mines, including the Chin goo 808 Mine, known for producing turquoise with strong color contrast and dramatic