Large Green African Jade 20mm Square BeadsPrice is per 16 inch strand of these beautiful beads. About 19 beads to the string each measures a large 20mm x 6mm. For 5,000 years Imperial China used the word "jade" as something precious. Because jade is said to have all the attributes most valued in society. A symbol of purity and serenity, it is delicate, but will not break is beautiful, but not impermanent, it can be flawed with lines, but still pleasing. It is believed to radiate divine