Large Yellow & Green Faceted Carnelian Lantern BeadsPrice is per 14. 5 inch string of about 30 beads. Each measures 11mm x 11mm, beautifully cut. Most on the string will be yellow, with a few green. Carnelian is for confidence. It's red colour stems from iron oxides and is said to help blood disorders and the elimination of toxins from the body. Another stone from the quartz family, usually bright orange to reddish orange, and is translucent to clear. Carnelian is for confidence. Said to help blood

made from about 60 x 8mm Chinese jade beads

Cultured pearls

Brighter coloured Indian moonstone is cheaper

Chain nose pliers are often used for gripping and reaching into snug places

named after the region in Norway where this type of igneous rock is found

Although usually yellow

Price is per 15-inch string of these beautiful faceted beads

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and colors of the new Chinese pearls now surpass Biwa

Usually much more expensive for the quality

The ancient Chinese practice this technique