Carved Old Red Mountain Jade Barrel Beads - Heavy 19mm!Price is per long 15 inch string of about 15 beads. Each measures 19mm x 10mm. Heavy! About 20 beads in a string. 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