Mookaite - 8-Inch

Frequently asked questions

• What is an 8-inch mookaite strand and who is it for?

  An 8-inch strand is a half-length cut sized for bracelet-makers rather than necklace designers. One strand typically wraps a standard adult wrist with a small amount of working length left for knots, crimps, or stretch-cord finishing. It's the format to reach for when you're prototyping stretch bracelets, building wrap bracelets, or assembling stacks where you need several coordinated colors without buying full 16-inch hanks. Designers stringing necklaces or longer pieces usually want the 16-inch parent collection instead, since two 8-inch strands cost more per inch than one full strand.
• How many mookaite beads come on an 8-inch strand?

  Bead count depends on the exact diameter and drill-hole spacing, but rough working numbers are: about 50 beads at 4mm, about 40 at 5mm, about 33 at 6mm, about 28 at 7mm, and about 25 at 8mm. Larger rounds run roughly 20 at 10mm and 16-17 at 12mm. Faceted cuts, rondelles, and shaped beads vary more — the listing will list the actual count or a count range when available. For tight tolerance work, order a spare strand; bead counts are nominal, not guaranteed.
• What jewelry works best with 8-inch mookaite strands?

  The 8-inch format suits single-strand stretch bracelets, memory-wire cuffs, multi-strand stacks, and wrap bracelets where you need a controlled amount of material per color. Mookaite's earth-tone palette — mustard yellow, brick red, burgundy, cream, and ochre — stacks well with other jasper family stones, picture jasper, tiger eye, and matte black onyx for grounded neutral builds. For symmetrical designs that center on a focal bead, an 8-inch strand usually gives enough material for one bracelet plus a few spares for matching earrings or a ring.
• Does Dakota carry mookaite in 16-inch strands too?

  Yes. The 16-inch parent collection is at dakotastones.com/collections/mookaite-gemstone-beads and carries the same material in the longer design-trade format. Choose 16-inch when you're stringing necklaces, building longer wraps, or you want more beads per dollar; choose 8-inch when you're working at bracelet scale and don't want extra inventory sitting in your bench. Cuts and sizes available in each length can differ — check both collections if you need a specific diameter or shape.
• What cuts and color ranges does mookaite come in?

  Mookaite is an Australian silicified mudstone (sold in the trade as a jasper) and shows up most often as smooth rounds, faceted rounds, rondelles, and occasional shaped cuts. Color runs from mustard and ochre yellow through brick red, burgundy, cream, and the occasional plum or purple banded strand — within a single strand you'll typically see a mix rather than one uniform tone. Mookaite is generally untreated, but treatment status and any stabilization should appear on the individual listing; ask before buying if it isn't specified.