144 Fresh Green Malaysian Jade Disc BeadPrice is for 15. 5 inches of these finely cut beads into small disc shape. Each bead measures 8mm x 2. 5mm. About 144 beads in a string. For 5,000 years Imperial China used the word "jade" as something precious, as jade is said to have all the attributes most valued in society. It is delicate, but will not break is beautiful, but not impermanent, it can be flawed with lines, but still pleasing. What Is jade? Jade is a dense, close grained stone,