{"product_id":"biotite-gemstone-beads","title":"Biotite Beads: Flat Oval","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese Biotite beads are from inventory sourced about 20 years ago — not modern mass production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these beads were made during a time when classic cuts, older trade styles, and hand-finishing were more common. A large part of the inventory was hand-cut, polished, or drilled, giving the beads a classic old-stock character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for unbranded gemstone beads \/ jewelry making supplies, not finished jewelry. Please choose your preferred style, size, and strand option from the variation menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Biotite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Gemstone beads \/ jewelry making supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Bracelets, necklaces, earrings, beading projects, and DIY jewelry designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New old stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are natural stones, each strand may show small differences in color, texture, and size. These natural variations are normal and are part of what makes each bead unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome stone names come from older trade names used by the original supplier and may be known differently today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach stone originally came in at least 25 different styles. If you only see a few styles available now, that means the rest are already gone — sold out over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome strands may still be on their original vintage old-stock string. The string may show age or become brittle from long-term storage, but the beads themselves remain ready to be restrung and enjoyed in your own jewelry designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited old stock. Once sold out, there is no restock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Flat Oval - 15x20mm - 16-inch","offer_id":51233834434875,"sku":"90626","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8153\/3755\/files\/90626_1_5aacbfd1-0a11-4c5a-a7f0-0c00997c34a4.jpg?v=1778302223","url":"https:\/\/gemdiy.com\/products\/biotite-gemstone-beads","provider":"NODETOURLIFE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}