Lost Cities Beads- A Place For the Unique

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Kyanite

Some new Kyanite beads from our recent giant shipment!

Kyanite (from the Greek word kyanos, meaning "dark blue") is a naturally occuring blue mineral that can be found all over the world including Brazil, Switzerland and North Carolina. Although it's mostly blue or grey-blue it can also occur in a vibrant green. It's prized by beaders for it's beautiful silvery sheen and deep blue color.

Beautiful diamond tile shapes . . .
14mm
$30 per strand
. . . smaller diamond shapes . . .
12mm
$26 per strand

. . . shimmering coins and ovals . . .
8mm-20mm
$12- $30 per strand

. . . bricks and squares . . .
10mm-18mm
$34- $45 per strand
. . . wonderful wheels . . .
7mm
$22 per strand

. . . and a great array of drops for pendants and earrings!
8mm-24mm
$12- $35 per strand