Simple, classic shape combines with rich, royal color in the purple crazy lace agate 8mm round beads from Dakota Stones. Available in 8-inch strands, these beads would look beautiful with silk ribbon. The purple color is swirled with banded patterns of burgundy and black. These beads feature color enhanced Mexican crazy lace agate, which is normally opaque white with swirling patterns. To emphasize these beautiful patterns, the purple color is added. Color enhancing is quite common amongst agates to make them fashionably relevant. Crazy lace agates are said to bring laughter to its possessor and to absorb emotional pain. These beads are made from natural gemstones mined in Mexico, so no two beads will look exactly alike. Dakota Stones offers high-quality gemstones that are all useable in jewelry designs because every bead is checked to make sure they are cut and drilled correctly, that the finish is right and that the beads look distinct to their stone type.