Embrace the celestial allure of our Blue Moon Astral Opal™ Beads. Crafted from our premium lab-created synthetic opal, these captivating beads feature a smoky gray and blue base illuminated by brilliant flashes of rainbow fire, rich with depth like the dark side of the moon. A calm yet mesmerizing choice for your collection of jewelry making supplies, they bring cosmic depth and quiet brilliance to every design. Product Specifications Material Astral Opal™ (Lab-Grown Synthetic Opal, 80% Silica, 20% Polymer) Color Play Primary: Dark Gray & Blue | Fire: Rainbow Bead Sizes 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm Hole Size 1mm Center Fully Drilled Quantity Sold by the Individual Bead Hardness 4 on the Mohs scale Heat Resistance Up to 250°F / 120°C Why Choose Our Opal Beads? Cosmic Fire & Color: Carefully grown to display smoky gray and blue tones with luminous, celestial flashes of rainbow fire. Unmatched Stability: Astral Opal™ is stabilized to resist cracking, crazing, and yellowing, offering superior durability over natural opal. Perfectly Drilled: Precision-drilled through the center for effortless stringing, wire wrapping, and secure settings. Consistent Quality: A year-long layered growth process ensures each bead is unique while maintaining consistent brilliance and balance. Creative Applications Jewelry Making: Ideal for celestial, spiritual, and night-sky-inspired bracelets, necklaces, and pendants. Wire Wrapping: The smoky base and radiant fire make these beads perfect for evocative wire-wrapped designs. Decorative Crafts: Add a serene cosmic touch to galaxy-themed suncatchers, dream catchers, and décor. Fashion Embellishments: Introduce subtle celestial elegance to keychains, lanyards, and accessories. Please Note: Astral Opal™ can withstand heat up to approximately 250°F. For best results and to preserve the integrity of your beads, avoid prolonged exposure to high heat. Due to the layered growth process, each bead is unique and color patterns may vary.
