We have received another new batch of our natural Jet Beads! These
are made from the rare, hard to find, natural jet, with a feel similar to amber
and a beautiful luster. The jet rough was dug in Mongolia and the beads
are made in China. The bead strands are all 16 inches long. We have a few different
ways to order: we are currently setting up a shopping cart so you may
order online, you can call us toll-free from the U.S. and Canada at
1-800-941-5594, from overseas at 011-1-805-927-2223, or you can
E-mail us.
We are happy to offer these beads to all lovers of natural stones, you
don't have to be a Mineral of the Month Club member to purchase these. (Of
course, if you did decide to join, you would receive a 10% discount and free
shipping in the United States.)
For wholesale pricing, please send us a scan of your business license or resale
certificate by Email to
Richard or by fax it to 805.927.2224. We offer a significant
wholesale/quantity discount, and would love to have our beads featured in more
bead stores and used by more jewelry designers. Please feel free to call us at 1-800-941-5594 or
Email us with any questions. We'd love to work with you!
What Exactly is Jet?
According to June Culp Zeitner in the book "Gem
and Lapidary Materials," jet is a fossil driftwood allied to lignite coal
with a hardness ranging from 2 to 2.5 and a specific gravity ranging from 1.15
to 1.3. Jet has been used since the Bronze Age as an ornamental stone. The Hopi
and other tribes of the western United States used jet in making fetishes,
beads, and inlaid jewelry. Jet reached its zenith in popularity during the reign
of Queen Victoria, who wore black jet jewelry while in mourning for her late
husband, Prince Albert. Whitby, England, became a center for jet jewelry, with
over 100 shops involved in the manufacture of jet beads, buttons, carvings, and
a host of other objects. Unfortunately, Whitby jet is very difficult and
expensive to obtain now that production has stopped there.
A number of jet substitutes are readily available now,
including glass, black chalcedony, and even hardened rubber and plastic! But
none have the light feel and high luster of real jet, like you'll find in our
wonderful beads. Here's a list of styles and sizes we're producing:
Round Jet Beads
Round Jet Beads
4mm Round
$8.00
Approx. 100 Beads on a strand 16" long.
6mm Round
$12.00
Approx. 65 beads on a strand 16" long.
8mm Round
$17.00
Approx. 50 beads on a strand 16" long.
10mm Round
$19.00
Approx. 40 beads on a strand 16" long.
Faceted Round Jet Beads
4mm Faceted Round
$15.00
Approx. 100 beads on a strand 16" long.
6mm Faceted Round
$17.00
Approx. 65 beads on a strand 16" long.
8mm Faceted Round
$19.00
Approx. 50 beads on a strand 16" long.
10mm Faceted Round
$24.00
Approx. 40 beads on a strand 16" long.
"Rough Round" Jet Beads
4mm "Rough Round"
$13.00
Approx. 100 Beads on a strand 16" long.
8mm "Rough Round"
$17.00
Approx. 50 beads on a strand 16" long.
Rondell Jet Beads
4mm Rondell
$12.00
6mm Rondell
$14.00
8mm Rondell
$18.00
Approx. 75 beads on a strand 16" long.
Graduated Rondell Jet Beads
Graduated Rondell
$25.00
Beads range from 4mm-12mm
Jumbo Graduated Rondell
$50.00
Beads range from 4mm-25mm.
Approx. 120 beads on a strand 24" long.
Heishi Jet Beads
Graduated Jet Heishi Beads
Heishi
2mm $14.00
3mm $16.00
4mm $18.00
6mm $20.00
8mm $24.00
Approx. 120 beads on a strand 16" long.
Graduated Heishi
$20.00
Approx. 120 beads on a strand 16" long.
Beads run 4mm-10mm wide.
Graduated Heishi Jumbo
$30.00
Approx. 120 beads on a strand 16" long.
Beads run 8-20mm wide.
Button Jet Beads
4mm Button
$14.00
6mm Button
$16.00
8mm Button
$18.00
Approx. 150 beads on a strand 16" long.
Graduated Button Jet Beads
Button Graduated
$18.00
Beads range from 4mm-10mm
Approx. 150 beads on a strand 16" long.
Barrel Jet Beads
8mm x 10mm Barrel
$16.00
Approx. 40 Beads on a strand 16" long.
12mm x 14mm Barrel
$20.00
Approx. 30 beads on a strand 16" long.
Faceted Barrel
8mm x 10mm Faceted Barrel
$20.00
Approx.
40 Beads on a strand 16" long.
Nugget Jet Beads
12mm x 16mm Nugget
$18.00
Approx. 24 beads on a strand 16" long.
18mm x 25mm Nugget
$24.00
Approx. 12 nuggets on a strand 16" long.
Oval Jet Beads
12mm x 16mm Oval
$18.00
Approx. 25 beads on a strand 16" long.
Each bead is about 5mm thick.
13mm x 18mm Oval
$18.00
Approx. 22 beads on a strand 16" long. Each bead is about 5mm thick.
