Impression Jasper, Blue, Dyed, Smooth Round in sizes 4mm, 6mm, 8mm & 10mm. Priced Per Strand.

Impression Jasper, Blue, Dyed, Smooth Round in sizes 4mm, 6mm, 8mm & 10mm. Priced Per Strand.

This price is for one strand 15 to 16 inches long. 

4mm bead strands have 90 to 95 pieces.

6mm bead strands have 60 to 65 pieces.

8mm bead strands have 43 to 48 pieces. 

10mm bead strands have 33 to 38 pieces. 

Impression Jasper has proven to be somewhat of a mystery. We know that this stone is a jasper-like material, but many in the market knows what to call it yet.  Some experts are now referring to this stone as a combination of onyx and marble.  Impression Jasper has become an accepted trade name. It comes in a variety of colors and possibly more names, including Aqua Terra or Sea Sediment. 

This Impression Jasper also has the tan and crimson matrix colors which create a striking contrast to places where the dye is absorbed.

Hardness of Onyx 7 - Hardness of Marble 3

These beads are dyed with the introduction of coloring agent into a gemstone to give it new color, intensify present color or improve color uniformity. 

The source of these beads is China and they are cut, drilled and polished in China.