Lava is one of the oldest and most frequently found stones in the world. Some consider lava to be a healing stone and believe it to provide a calming of emotions and spiritual clarity. These beautiful and porous green lava beads are great for all your beading needs. Use them to create custom bracelets, necklaces, or other forms of jewelry, or simply keep them close by for your own enjoyment. Each bead measures approximately 8 x 8-9mm with a hole size of approximately 2mm. You will receive a full strand measuring approximately 15". Available in a variety of sizes and colors. Multiple strands may be pictured. Each strand sold individually. Get yours today! Please note: a large majority of The Bead Chest products are handmade. Therefore, the tone, brightness, and/or color of the product received may vary from the photo. Additionally, any sizes and/or bead counts mentioned are approximations and may vary up to 10-15% from the stated number.