Quick Highlights
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Style: Stretch bracelet, 8mm round beads
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Material: K2 stone (granite with azurite inclusions)
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Origin: Skardu region, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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Key Features: Snowy granite base with vivid cobalt-blue azurite orbs; natural, undyed; high polish
Introduction
Striking and conversation-worthy, K2 (often called “K2 Jasper”) pairs cool granite whites and greys with electric blue azurite spots. Uniform 8mm rounds give a clean, modern profile that looks sharp solo and stacks beautifully with silver, onyx, or blue apatite.
Geological Details
Composition: Pale granite (quartz + feldspar with dark biotite) hosts pockets of azurite, sometimes with hints of malachite. The dramatic contrast is entirely natural—no dye.
Aesthetic Appeal
Expect crisp greys and off-whites peppered with midnight flecks, punctuated by unmistakable cobalt orbs. Under light, the beads show graphic contrast while staying neutral enough for everyday wear.
Metaphysical Properties
Traditionally used for grounded insight and focused intuition—harmonizing practical logic with higher guidance.
Rarity
While granite is common, contrast-rich K2 with well-defined azurite spots is locality-limited and selectively sorted—especially in evenly matched 8mm rounds.
Why You’ll Love It
Clean, graphic, and unique. The pop of cobalt against stone-grey makes a subtle statement that elevates any stack.
Specifications
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Bead Size: 8mm round
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Fit: Standard stretch (one size fits most)
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Finish: Polished
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Unique Features: Naturally occurring azurite orbs in granite; undyed; pattern varies bead-to-bead
Collector’s Note
“K2 Jasper” is a trade name—this material is granite with azurite. Expect natural variation in the size and placement of blue inclusions; that individuality is the hallmark of authentic K2.
Display Recommendations
Present on wood or matte-black to sharpen the blue; directional lighting enhances contrast and depth.
