The faceted round pyrite beads on this strand reflect light and draw the eye; an ideal choice for necklace and bracelet designs. Round beads are a staple of strung designs and look good when simply strung together or used individually as separators or accents. Use the beads to create a simple strung necklace or combine the pyrite beads with other gemstone and metal beads to create more complex pendant, bracelet and earring designs. Complete the designs with silver findings to highlight the beads golden color or yellow-gold findings to create a monochromatic color scheme. Pyrite (or iron pyrite) is an iron sulfide that forms naturally in cubes or pyritohedra, which have 12 five-sided faces and are found in igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic rock. It has a brassy color with a golden sheen and black undertones. In days gone by, pyrite was known as “fool’s gold” due to the fact that its resemblance to gold misled inexperienced miners. Ready to string; package contains one temporarily strung 15″16″ strand.