Product Description:
Add mystical, iridescent magic with brilliant faceted sparkle to your jewelry designs with our Labradorite Faceted Cube Beads Strands. These stunning beads feature genuine natural labradorite – a remarkable feldspar gemstone prized for its breathtaking labradorescence, an optical phenomenon that flashes vibrant colors of blue, green, gold, purple, and teal across the surface when light hits the stone from different angles. The faceted cube shape offers a modern, geometric silhouette with precision-cut facets that catch and reflect light beautifully from every angle, enhancing the stone's natural color play.
Labradorite is a natural feldspar gemstone known for its transformative, mystical energy. The natural stone is carefully shaped into cube beads – a clean, contemporary shape – then faceted to enhance its natural labradorescence and sparkle. The beads range from approximately eight to nine millimeters, offering subtle variation that adds organic visual interest to uniform designs. Each strand measures approximately thirty-eight centimeters in length, strung and knotted for safe shipping.
Why Jewelry Makers Choose These Labradorite Faceted Cube Beads:
Mesmerizing Labradorescence: Vibrant flashes of blue, green, gold, purple, and teal that shift and dance as the bead moves – each bead is unique.
Dark Grey Base: Rich dark grey to charcoal base that makes the color flashes pop dramatically.
Modern Cube Shape: Faceted cube silhouette offers a clean, geometric look with brilliant sparkle.
Genuine Natural Labradorite: Authentic feldspar gemstone – no dyes, no synthetics.
Good Durability: Labradorite has moderate durability – handle with care.
Graduated Size (8-9mm): Subtle size variation adds organic visual interest.
Ready-to-Use Strand: Simply cut, arrange, and create.
Versatile Applications: Perfect for third-eye and crown chakra jewelry, mystical and magical designs, transformation pieces, men's bracelets, unisex accessories, stacking bracelets, and enchanting handmade gifts.
Metaphysical & Spiritual Appeal (Optional – include if relevant to your audience):
Labradorite is known as the "Stone of Transformation and Magic." It is believed to enhance intuition, psychic abilities, and spiritual insight, protect the aura from negative energy, support personal transformation and change, and strengthen belief in oneself and trust in the universe. Labradorite is often called the "Stone of Magic" for its ability to reveal the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Specifications:
Material: Natural Labradorite
Shape: Faceted Cube
Size Range: Approximately 8mm to 9mm
Strand Length: Approximately 38cm (15 inches)
Hole Size: Compatible with most jewelry wire and cord
Bead Count per Strand: Approximately 40-45 beads
Grade: AA
Hardness: Moderate – handle with care due to perfect cleavage
Visual Characteristics:
Base Color: Dark grey, charcoal, smoky grey, dark brownish-grey
Labradorescence: Color flashes of blue, green, gold, purple, teal, and occasionally orange or pink – each bead is unique
Shape: Faceted cube – modern, geometric silhouette
Effect: Faceted surfaces create brilliant sparkle and enhance the labradorescent flash
Finish: High polish with precision faceted edges
Included in Package:
One full strand of Labradorite Faceted Cube Beads – approximately 8-9mm, 38cm in 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. Labradorite has moderate durability and perfect cleavage – 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 Labradorite Faceted Cube Beads?
These magical beads feature genuine natural labradorite in a modern faceted cube shape.
About Labradorite:
Labradorite is a variety of feldspar (from the plagioclase series) that exhibits a breathtaking optical phenomenon called labradorescence – vibrant flashes of blue, green, gold, purple, and teal that appear to float across the surface when light hits the stone from different angles. This effect is caused by light interference within the stone's internal crystal structure. Labradorite was first discovered on the Isle of Paul (near Nain) in Labrador, Canada, in the late 18th century. Today, major sources include Canada, Finland (where the high-quality variety called "spectrolite" is found), Madagascar, Russia, and the United States. Labradorite is known as the "Stone of Transformation and Magic."
About the Faceted Cube Shape:
The cube is a modern, geometric bead shape that offers a clean, contemporary look. When faceted, the cube shape creates brilliant sparkle from every angle, making it a popular choice for designers seeking something beyond traditional round beads. The faceted surfaces also enhance the stone's labradorescence, making the color flashes more visible and dynamic.
Size Range:
These beads range from approximately 8mm to 9mm, offering subtle variation that adds organic visual interest while maintaining overall uniformity.
Labradorite vs. Similar Stones:
| Stone | Optical Effect | Colors | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labradorite | Labradorescence | Blue, green, gold, purple | Colorful flash on dark base |
| Larvikite | Schiller | Silvery-blue | Norwegian, exclusive source |
| Moonstone | Adularescence | White, blue, peach | Floating glow, not flash |
| Spectrolite | Labradorescence | Full spectrum | Finnish, high-quality |
| Opal | Play-of-color | Rainbow | Different mineral, softer |
Important Care Reminder:
Labradorite has perfect cleavage, meaning it can split or chip if struck hard. Handle with care during stringing and wear. Best suited for necklaces, earrings, and occasional-wear bracelets rather than daily high-impact wear. Clean with a soft, damp cloth only.
Perfect for Third-Eye Chakra and Mystical Jewelry:
The combination of labradorite's magical color flash and modern faceted cube sparkle makes these beads perfect for third-eye chakra designs, transformation pieces, mystical and magical jewelry, and any project needing an enchanting, otherworldly, distinctive touch.
