Blue Sandstone Man Made Faceted Rondelle Bead Strand, 3mm Beads, Assorted
A Blue Sandstone bead strand — also known as Blue Goldstone — carries a sparkling, cosmic energy, its deep night-sky blue filled with shimmering metallic stars. Though man-made, blue sandstone has a long and enchanting history linked with alchemy, monastic glassmaking, and the mystical traditions of Venice. Legend holds that it was first created accidentally by Italian monks in the 13th or 14th century, when molten glass mixed with copper filings produced a glittering material unlike anything seen before — one that seemed to hold the night sky within it. The Miotti family of Venice later refined and closely guarded the technique for generations, keeping the formula a closely held secret and cementing blue sandstone's place in the rich legacy of Venetian glassmaking. Over time it became associated with ambition, clarity, and the idea that even human hands could capture something that felt otherworldly and luminous.
For jewellery makers, bead strands offer exceptional value, creative flexibility, and real profit potential. Buying by the strand means you have enough beads for multiple finished pieces — bracelets, necklaces, earrings, malas, keyrings, or intention-based designs — at a significantly lower cost per bead than buying singles. This gives you higher margins on handmade jewellery, matching beads for cohesive and professional collections, consistent colouring across your designs, and the freedom to create multiple pieces from a single purchase. Each strand becomes a palette of deep midnight blue studded with glittering copper-flecked stars, ready to be shaped into luminous and cosmic-inspired creations. Some people feel blue sandstone helps them stay motivated and focused when working toward long-term goals and ambitions. Others use it to create jewellery with a striking, celestial quality that draws the eye and sparks conversation. Many simply love its dazzling night-sky appearance and the sense of quiet wonder it brings to their creative process. Some of the Healing & Metaphysical Properties
Blue sandstone is traditionally believed to:
- Ambition and drive: Associated with encouraging a motivated, forward-thinking mindset and the energy to pursue goals with confidence and persistence.
- Positive energy: Traditionally linked to uplifting the spirit and supporting a more optimistic, open outlook during challenging or stagnant periods.
- Calm and stillness: Believed to carry a quietly settling energy, helping to ease restless thoughts and encourage a more peaceful state of mind.
- Confidence building: Often associated with a gentle boost to self-assurance and the courage to express yourself and your ideas more freely.
- Focus and clarity: Linked to clearer thinking and a steadier sense of direction, particularly when goals feel distant or uncertain.
- Deflecting negativity: Gently associated in metaphysical tradition with helping to deflect unwanted or heavy energy, supporting a lighter, more protected sense of personal space. Appearance & Structure
Number of Beads per Strand: 150-170
Approx. Length of Strand:
Blue sandstone — also widely known as blue goldstone — is a man-made glass material, crafted by infusing molten glass with copper oxide or copper filings, which create the signature glittering metallic sparkle distributed throughout the stone. The base colour is a deep, rich midnight to navy blue, and the surface is smooth and highly polished, giving each bead a glassy, reflective quality. The copper inclusions catch the light from every angle, creating a striking starfield effect that varies slightly from bead to bead.
Because blue sandstone is a manufactured material, colour and sparkle are relatively consistent across a strand, though minor variation in the density and distribution of the copper flecks is natural and adds to the visual interest of finished pieces. It is not a natural mineral, but it is a genuinely crafted material with a long and respected artisan history. How You Can Use Your Crystal
- Wear for inspiration: Use the beads to create a bracelet or necklace to wear as a daily reminder of your own ambitions and the quiet confidence to pursue them.
- Celestial jewellery designs: Incorporate blue sandstone into night-sky or cosmos-themed collections, pairing it with silver findings and darker stones for a dramatic, starlit effect.
- Mala or intention beads: String the beads into a mala or meditation bracelet to support focus, clarity, and a calm sense of forward momentum during mindfulnes