These faceted coin beads are made from 16mm K2 Azurite Granite "K2 Jasper", sourced from the Skardu region of northern Pakistan. Featuring a white granite base with striking orbs of blue azurite, these gems have a highly polished surface and a symmetrical shape. As a granite gemstone, they showcase a unique opaque transparency with internal Azurite features. These rare beads are mined from K2, the second highest mountain in the world situated on the border of China and Pakistan in the Himalayas. Each bead has a larger than average inside diameter and a 1mm drill hole.