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| Dyed Purple Jade | Green Spot Jasper | Lemon Jade | Green Aventurine |
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| Yellow Jade | American Turquoise | Chinese Snowflake Obsidian | Sodalite(AB Grade) |
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| Black Cherry Quartz | Red Veined Jasper | White Agate | Red Agate |
Product Description:
Add deep, calming blue elegance with brilliant faceted sparkle to your jewelry designs with our AB Grade Sodalite Faceted Rondelle Beads Strands. These premium beads feature high-quality natural sodalite – a stunning royal blue to navy blue gemstone prized for its rich, velvety hues and distinctive white calcite veining that creates a beautiful, marble-like contrast. The faceted rondelle shape combines the sophistication of a tapered, disc-like silhouette with precision-cut facets that catch and reflect light beautifully from every angle.
AB Grade represents our highest quality sodalite, selected for vibrant, consistent blue color, well-defined white veining, and excellent polish. Sodalite is often called the "Poet's Stone" or "Stone of Logic," offering a beautiful, affordable alternative to lapis lazuli. The natural stone is carefully shaped into rondelle beads – a flattened, oval-disc shape with angled sides – then faceted to enhance its natural color and veining patterns.
These strands are a favorite among professional jewelry designers, crystal healers, and anyone seeking a calming, communication-enhancing gemstone. The consistent 5x8mm size is perfect for creating uniform designs, and the faceted rondelle shape adds texture, sparkle, and visual interest to any project. Each strand measures approximately 38cm (15 inches) in length, strung and knotted for safe shipping.
Why Jewelry Makers Choose These AB Grade Sodalite Faceted Rondelle Beads:
AB Grade Quality: Premium natural sodalite with vibrant, consistent royal blue color and well-defined white calcite veining.
Faceted Rondelle Shape: Precision-cut facets on a tapered disc-shaped bead create brilliant sparkle from every angle.
Genuine Natural Sodalite: Authentic blue gemstone – no dyes, no synthetics.
Beautiful Blue Palette: Royal blue, navy blue, indigo, ultramarine blue – calming, sophisticated, and universally flattering.
Distinctive White Veining: Natural white, cream, or grey calcite veins, streaks, and patches – each bead is completely unique.
Consistent 5x8mm Rondelle Size: Perfect for uniform designs, spacer elements, or repeating patterns.
Ready-to-Use Strand: Approximately 38cm (15 inches) per strand – simply cut, arrange, and create.
Versatile Applications: Perfect for throat chakra jewelry, communication-themed pieces, men's bracelets, unisex designs, stacking bracelets, meditation malas, and meaningful handmade gifts.
Metaphysical & Spiritual Appeal (Optional – include if relevant to your audience):
Sodalite is known as the "Stone of Logic and Communication." It is believed to enhance rational thought, objectivity, and logical analysis, support the throat chakra, encouraging clear communication and self-expression, calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and promote emotional balance, and strengthen self-esteem, self-acceptance, and self-trust. Sodalite is often used by students, writers, public speakers, and anyone seeking to express their truth with clarity and confidence.
Specifications:
Material: Natural Sodalite (sodium aluminum silicate) – AB Grade
Shape: Faceted Rondelle (tapered disc with faceted sides)
Approximate Size: 5mm (width) x 8mm (length)
Strand Length: Approximately 38cm (15 inches / 0.38 meters)
Hole Size: Approx. 0.8mm – 1mm (fits most jewelry wire and cord)
Bead Count per Strand: Approximately 45-50 beads
Grade: AB Grade (vibrant consistent blue color, well-defined white veining, smooth faceted polish)
Hardness: 5.5 – 6 (Mohs) – moderate durability, handle with care
Visual Characteristics:
Colors: Royal blue, navy blue, indigo, ultramarine blue, deep blue, violet-blue
Veining/Inclusions: White, cream, off-white, or light grey calcite veins, streaks, patches, and speckles – each bead is unique
Shape: Rondelle – flattened disc with angled sides and faceted surface
Effect: Faceted cut creates brilliant sparkle and highlights the blue-white contrast
Finish: High polish with precision faceted surfaces
Included in Package:
1 full strand of AB Grade Sodalite Faceted Rondelle Beads – approx. 5x8mm, 38cm length – securely strung and double-knotted for safe shipping.
Care Instructions:
Clean gently with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, and prolonged water exposure. Sodalite has moderate durability (Mohs 5.5-6) – avoid hard impacts and store away from harder gemstones to prevent scratching.
Shop with Confidence:
We hand-select each strand for even color distribution and consistent faceting. Wholesale pricing available for orders of 100+ strands – contact us for a custom quote.
💙✨ What are AB Grade Sodalite Faceted Rondelle Beads?
These premium beads feature high-quality natural sodalite in a precision faceted rondelle shape.
About AB Grade Sodalite:
Sodalite is a rich royal blue to navy blue tectosilicate mineral named for its high sodium content (from the Greek "soda" for sodium and "lithos" for stone). It is prized for its deep, velvety blue color and distinctive white calcite veining, which gives each stone a unique, marble-like appearance. AB Grade represents our highest quality sodalite, selected for vibrant, consistent blue color, well-defined white veining, excellent polish, and minimal imperfections. Major sources include Brazil, Canada (Ontario), Russia, India, Namibia, and the United States.
About the Rondelle Shape:
The rondelle is a flattened, disc-like bead shape with angled or tapered sides. When faceted, the rondelle shape offers more sparkle than smooth rondelles while maintaining an elegant, sophisticated silhouette. The 5x8mm size is popular for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
Sodalite Grading:
| Grade | Color | Veining | Polish |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB Grade | Vibrant, consistent royal blue | Well-defined white veining | Excellent high polish |
| A Grade | Good blue color | Moderate white veining | Good polish |
| B Grade | Fair blue color | Heavy or sparse veining | Standard polish |
Sodalite vs. Lapis Lazuli:
| Feature | Sodalite | Lapis Lazuli |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Royal blue, navy | Ultramarine blue |
| Veining | White calcite veins | Golden pyrite flecks |
| Hardness | 5.5-6 | 5-6 |
| Price | Affordable | Moderate to expensive |
| Transparency | Opaque | Opaque |
Important Care Reminder:
Sodalite (Mohs 5.5-6) is softer than many other gemstones like agate, quartz, or jasper. Avoid wearing with harder stones in the same bracelet to prevent scratching. Best suited for necklaces, earrings, and occasional-wear bracelets rather than daily high-impact wear. Clean with a soft, damp cloth.
Perfect for Throat Chakra and Communication Jewelry:
The combination of sodalite's deep blue logic-enhancing energy and faceted rondelle sparkle makes these beads perfect for throat chakra designs, communication-themed pieces, public speakers' accessories, students' jewelry, and any project needing a calming, focused, distinctive touch.
