Jade refers to an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. Jade has been used for tens of thousands of years, initially as tools because of its hardness, but is prized, especially in Asian cultures, as a gemstone that is cut into many shapes and often given a high polish. Beads: Round 4mm - 40cm strand Round 6mm - 40cm strand Round 8mm - 40cm strand Round 8mm (Faceted) - 26 pieces (large hole) Chips 4mm-8mm - 90cm strand Chips 5mm-9mm - 90cm strand Pendants: Oval (Flat) 35mm x 45mm - 1 piece Tapered Elongated 11mm-29mm x 4mm-4.5mm - 1 set of 13 pieces