Ships in 2–3 days from our Hong Kong atelier — matched by grain and knotted by hand before dispatch. Tracked to your door, typically 1–3 weeks.
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Translucent red beads separated by fine gold-tone spacers. The spacers do something specific: by putting a small reflective gap between beads, they let light through the stone from the side, which brings out the translucence that solid strands hide.
- Translucent Nanhong red agate beads
- Fine gold-tone spacer accents between beads
- Light passes through the stone at the edges
- Refined rather than bold
- Mid-range price for the collection
Spacers versus solid strands
A tightly packed strand reads as a solid band of color. Introducing spacers separates the beads visually and lets each one be seen individually - better for translucent material, less useful for dense opaque stone. It is a construction choice matched to this particular batch of beads.
Style and care
Pairs naturally with gold jewelry and warm neutrals. Keep lotion and perfume off the beads and spacers; wipe with a soft dry cloth. See the care guide.
Common questions
Why are these beads more translucent than other Nanhong?
Nanhong varies from dense and opaque to more translucent depending on the material. Both occur naturally - the grading logic is in Nanhong vs ordinary red agate.
Are the spacers real gold?
They are gold-tone spacer accents, described by finish.
Does it work as a gift?
It is a common choice for birthdays - see the birthday gift guide.