
Rhodochrosite Beads | Freeform Drops | 8mm x 11mm
Rhodochrosite is sometimes called the Inca rose because it was first discovered in ancient Incan silver mines. These rhodochrosite beads are a delicious pink color, like a freshly boomed rose or sunrise breaking on the mountainside. The real name for these rose-colored gemstones, rhodochrosite, comes from the Greek word "rhodokhros" which very fittingly means "the color of the rose." In your next bracelet or necklace, pair rhodochrosite with blue opal for a delicate and delicious contrast. The rhodochrosite stone is a luscious and exquisite addition to any jewelry collection. There are some who believe that rhodochrosite has special abilities that it brings to those who wear it. Specifically, it is believed that rhodochrosite can help its wearers embrace change that happens for the better instead of clinging to a darker past. Item Details:This listing is for one strand of rhodochrosite beads. The strand measures about 16 inches in length and is full of rhodochrosite stones shaped into