Soft Flex FINE Gauge 0.014 Inch Diameter Beading Wire - 30 Feet - Satin Silver 13x16-19x27mm They are rough specimens but

They are rough specimens but polished on one side to show off all it's amazing colors

as the main source of this stone comes from (as you can probably guess) Argentina

It is transparent or translucent

Emerald has been prized and revered in many different cultures for over 6

Soft Flex FINE Gauge 0.014 Inch Diameter Beading Wire - 30 Feet - Satin Silver 13x16-19x27mm They are rough specimens butSoft Flex Wire is a superior beading wire that was created by beaders for beaders. It is constructed of micro woven stainless steel wires that are braided together and then nylon coated. Soft Flex Wire is marine quality and can be worn in both salt and fresh water. Made in the USA.