Majestic Graduated Rainbow Faceted Jade Beads - 8mm to 14mmPrice is per 17 inch string of these beautiful jade beads ready for stringing. Sizes graduated from 8mm to 14mm about 42 beads to the string For 5,000 years Imperial China used the word "jade" as something precious. Because jade is said to have all the attributes most valued in society. A symbol of purity and serenity, it is delicate, but will not break is beautiful, but not impermanent, it can be flawed with lines, but still pleasing. It is believed