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Beaded gemstone jewelry (likely amethyst, lapis lazuli, and pearl or glass imitation)

Mixed mineral beads; possible quartz (SiO₂) and lazurite-bearing lapis lazuli

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Small polished, opaque-to-translucent beads with purple, blue, white, and pink colors; likely glass or mixed gemstones. Quartz has Mohs hardness 7 and vitreous luster; lapis lazuli is typically 5–5.5. The low-resolution image prevents reliable identification of individual beads.

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At a glance

Common name: Beaded gemstone jewelry (likely amethyst, lapis lazuli, and pearl or glass imitation)
Scientific name: Mixed mineral beads; possible quartz (SiO₂) and lazurite-bearing lapis lazuli
Category: gemstone
Identified: August 16, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

About $5–$30 for common mixed or imitation beads; roughly $30–$150+ if made from verified natural gemstones.

Not an official valuation

AI estimate for general interest only — not an appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, and market demand. Verify with a professional before buying, selling, or insuring.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

If genuine, quartz formed in hydrothermal veins and lapis lazuli formed by metamorphism of carbonate rocks, mainly in the Precambrian. The beads were subsequently drilled, polished, and assembled into jewelry.

Uses & applications

Used as decorative jewelry and for personal adornment; value depends strongly on whether the beads are natural minerals, dyed materials, or glass.

Geological facts

The blue beads may be lapis lazuli, sodalite, dyed quartz, or blue glass; the white-centered bead could be pearl, shell, ceramic, or glass. A microscope, hardness testing, and specific-gravity or refractive-index tests are needed for confirmation.

Field identification & locations

The object is clearly a strand of small beads, but not enough detail is visible for confident mineral identification. Common sources include Afghanistan, Brazil, India, and China, depending on the material.