Tandon Gems

Rondelles

A flattened round bead, wider than it is tall. The workhorse shape for strung necklaces and bracelets.

Measured as
Diameter by height, e.g. 4x3mm
Usually drilled
Through the center, along the short axis
Used for
Strung necklaces, bracelets, spacers between larger beads
Stones we cut this way
SapphireAquamarineEthiopian Welo opal, white and crystalKyaniteNatural zirconTourmalineMulti-gemstone heishi and designer mix strandsSwiss blue and sky blue topazLarimarLondon blue topazRhodochrositeSpinelApatiteTurquoisePink amethyst and Rose de FranceSunstoneMalaya GarnetPeridotPeruvian blue opal and multi Peruvian opalAustralian opal, gray bodyLapis lazuliAmethystChrome diopsideCitrine and lemon quartzGrandidieriteAmazonitePeach, gray, chocolate and golden-shine moonstoneRhodolite garnetSmoky and cognac quartzHackmaniteOpalinaTanzaniteAmetrineBlue and lavender chalcedonyChrysopraseCrystal quartz and golden rutilated quartzFluoriteRubyTsavorite GarnetBumble bee jasperEmeraldGaspeiteLabradoriteMexican Fire OpalParaiba QuartzRose quartz
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Other shapes

Tear dropsPearsHeartsOvalsMarquiseRectanglesTubesHeishi

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