Gemstone Beads

Cacoxenite by itself is an iron aluminium phosphate mineral associated with iron mining. It has a silky luster, and a hexagonal crystalline structure that grows in a radial pattern. When it forms within amethyst and other forms of quartz, it displays as...

Sunstone beads consist of feldspar crystals that were formed in molten lava, then discharged onto the surface of the earth by volcanic eruptions. As the lava weathers away or is broken up, the crystals are released. This semiprecious gemstone is also...

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These assorted gemstone strands can include red jasper, aventurine, dalmatiner, sodalite, natural agate, snowflake obsidian, and many other beautiful semiprecious beads. Mixed stone assortments generally include natural gemstone beads, enhanced gemstone...

Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone.Also known as fool's gold, pyrite beads are crystalline iron sulfide, and offer a glittering option for gemstone jewelry components. This semiprecious...

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Amazonite is a rare blue-green variety of microcline (a feldspar mineral) used as a semiprecious stone. Amazonite (sometimes called Amazon Stone) is an opaque stone, often found with white, yellow or gray inclusions and a silky luster or silvery sheen...

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Amethyst is the most highly prized variety of quartz, and if not for its widespread availability, would be very expensive. With its luscious purple color, it is the official birthstone for February and one of our best-selling gemstones. The stone's name...

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Onyx is a striped, semiprecious variety of agate, with white, black, brown or red alternating bands. It is different from regular agate only in that the bands of which it is composed are parallel and regular. The name onyx originates from the Greek word...

Sardonyx is a variety of onyx that typically comes in shades of red (the word "sard" means "red"). Our Black Sardonyx beads are predominantly black, with bands, stripes and swirls of bright white, milky semitranslucent white, and occasionally dark...

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The name apatite is quite appropriate, considering this mineral makes up the teeth in all vertebrate animals (and teeth are used to satisfy one's appetite!). In fact, it comprises more than 60% of the bones and teeth in humans, fish, birds, cows, and...

A shimmery stone with unusual properties, kyanite can become the sparkle in a necklace or the spark plug in an engine. This aluminum silicate is a polymorph with andalusite and sillimanite, meaning it shares the same chemistry, but has a different...

Turquoise has been revered for thousands of years. Its name means "Turkish stone" in French, a reference to where Persian material passed on its way to Europe. Turquoise is considerably softer than quartz, and is usually treated for stability. Chinese...

Botswana Agate is banded with fine, parallel lines of tan, mahogany, pink and white, and makes a beautiful addition to gemstone jewelry. Botswana agate may be almost mined out, so in recent years, we've seen less rough (uncut) stone, and newer beads are...

Cherry "Quartz" is a very pretty mixture of clear glass with thin swirls and needles of pink. This manmade gemstone is similar in hue to PRESTIGE Crystal's color padparadscha. Some people use the name "strawberry quartz" for this material that we call...

Turquoise has been revered for thousands of years. Its name means "Turkish stone" in French, a reference to where Persian material passed on its way to Europe. Turquoise is considerably softer than quartz, and is usually treated for stability. Chinese...

Dyed "Crazy Lace" Calcite is available in fantastic color options, for great prices. It is clearly a "reconstituted" or "block" type of gemstone, which means it is a mixture of resin, dyes, and potentially some gemstone content -- in this case,...

Dyed "Crazy Lace" Calcite is available in fantastic color options, for great prices. It is clearly a "reconstituted" or "block" type of gemstone, which means it is a mixture of resin, dyes, and potentially some gemstone content -- in this case,...

Dyed "Crazy Lace" Calcite is available in fantastic color options, for great prices. It is clearly a "reconstituted" or "block" type of gemstone, which means it is a mixture of resin, dyes, and potentially some gemstone content -- in this case,...

Dyed "Crazy Lace" Calcite is available in fantastic color options, for great prices. It is clearly a "reconstituted" or "block" type of gemstone, which means it is a mixture of resin, dyes, and potentially some gemstone content -- in this case,...

Create a look inspired by the sea with these Dakota Stones beads. These gemstone beads feature a round shape with a star cut filled with triangular facets. With 20 facets, a star cut gemstone enhances even the most intense colors. It makes a great...

Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types. This stone, often called the "Super Seven" or "Melody Stone" contains amethyst, clear quartz, smoky quartz, lepidocrosite, goethite, and rutile. Showcase these large...

Add stony color to designs with the Dakota Stones 4mm African Turquoise Jasper round beads. Available by the strand, these beads feature a perfectly round shape. They are small in size, so you can use them as spacers or as pops of color in earrings. Each...

Bring gemstone beauty into your designs with these 4mm faceted cube beads from Dakota Stones. These beads feature a rounded cube shape with many facets that catch the light and add sparkle. The name apatite derives from the Greek word "apate," meaning to...

Bring the shimmer of Labradorite to your designs with these gemstone beads from Dakota Stones. These round beads emit blue and purple fire when the light hits them. Labradorite is named for Labrador Island in Canada, where it was first discovered. Add...

Add natural accents to designs with these Dakota Stones beads. These gemstone beads feature a classic round shape that will work anywhere. They are versatile in size, so you can use them in necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Impression jasper naturally...

Keep your designs colorful with the Dakota Stones 8mm banded fluorite faceted roundel beads. Available by the strand, these rounded beads feature diamond-shaped facets for extra texture and sine. They are the perfect size for matching necklace and...

Make sure your style stands out with these lapis beads from Dakota Stones. These beads feature a classic faceted round shape with diamond-shaped facets cut into the surface for more texture and shine. Each bead features a wide stringing hole, perfect for...

Wonderful neutral tones fill these Dakota Stones gemstone beads. These beads are perfectly round in shape, so they will work in any classic style. They are the perfect size for matching necklace and bracelet sets. They feature easy-on-the-eyes butter...

Create beach vibes in your style with these Dakota Stones beads. These gemstone beads feature a round shape with a star cut filled with triangular facets. With 20 facets, a star cut gemstone enhances even the most intense colors. It makes a great...

Refreshing style fills these Dakota Stones beads. These gemstone beads feature a round shape with a star cut filled with triangular facets. With 20 facets, a star cut gemstone enhances even the most intense colors. It makes a great complement to PRESTIGE...

Add gemstone style to your next design with these beads from Dakota stones. These beads are perfectly round in shape and feature a versatile size that you can use in all kinds of designs. These beads would look wonderful in matching necklace and bracelet...

Bring the classic color of amethyst to your designs with these beads from Dakota Stones. These amethyst beads have a round shape with facets that catch the light. Amethyst is the official birthstone of February. It forms in silica-rich liquids deposited...

Bring the classic color of amethyst to your designs with these beads from Dakota Stones. These amethyst beads have a round shape with facets that catch the light. Amethyst is the official birthstone of February. It forms in silica-rich liquids deposited...

Bring the beauty of gemstones to your designs with this aquamarine beads from Dakota Stones. These beads feature a round shape with facets that help catch the light. Aquamarine is the Latin term for “water of the sea.” This stone was once thought to be...

Gemstone beauty fills these aquamarine beads from Dakota stones. These beads are perfectly round in shape and feature a versatile size that you can use in all kinds of designs. These beads would look wonderful in matching necklace and bracelet sets...

Bring the beauty of gemstones to your designs with these 8mm round beads from Dakota Stones. These beads feature a classic round shape. Chrysoprase is a bright apple green, translucent stone, whose color often caused ancient jewelers to confuse it with...

Gemstone style fills these beads from Dakota Stones. These blue apatite beads have a round shape with facets that catch the light. Blue apatite is a blue transparent phosphate material. It derives from the Greek word "apate," meaning to deceive, because...

Add splashes of blue to designs with these Dakota Stones beads. These beads feature a rounded shape with diamond-shaped facets cut into the surface for extra texture and shine. They are the perfect size for matching necklace and bracelet sets. Use them...

Bring gemstone style to your designs with these Dakota Stones 7 x 10mm table cut cube beads. These beads feature a cube shape with table facets. Coral is made up from once living sea coral, which has been colored by carotenoids and is composed of...

For a punch of vibrant blue color in your designs, you have to try the blue crazy lace agate 4mm round beads from Dakota Stones. Available by the strand, these round beads feature bright blue color swirled with white and the occasional hint of green...

Bring fun color to designs with these Dakota Stones beads. These gemstone beads feature a round shape with a star cut filled with triangular facets. With 20 facets, a star cut gemstone enhances even the most intense colors. It makes a great complement to...

Give your designs a rich display of color with the bronzite 8mm large-hole round beads from Dakota Stones. Available by the strand, these gemstone beads will amaze and delight with their innovative design. Each bead features a wide stringing hole,...

This Dakota Stones Chakra Stones 6mm Faceted Coin Bead Strand contains 8 different varieties of gemstones representing the different Chakras. The included gemstones are Amethyst, Lapis, Blue Apatite, Green Aventurine, Citrine, Carnelian, Red Garnet and...

Give your designs sweet accents with the Dakota Stones cherry quartz 4mm round beads. Available by the strand, these small beads are perfectly round and feature a translucent pink color with peachy undertones. Try these tiny beads as spacers in necklaces...

Decorate your jewelry designs with the gemstone style of these Dakota Stones beads. Citrine is a transparent Quartz, ranging in color from pale yellow to golden yellow, honey or brown, giving it a similar appearance to Topaz. It may also contain rainbow...

Add warmth and contemporary flair to designs with these hematite beads from Dakota Stones. These beads feature a six-sided hexagon shape. They are tiny in size, so you can use them as spacers in all kinds of looks. They are a welcome addition to...

Let the natural beauty of gemstones shine through in your designs. These beads feature lovely purple colors mixed with stripes of white color. These beads feature a square shape with rounded edges. Use these beads in necklace and bracelet designs for an...

Deep dramatic red pools over the forest green colors of these dragon blood jasper 12mm coin beads from Dakota Stones. These circular coin-shaped beads feature mottled green colors mixed with crimson splashes of color. The two primary colors contrast and...

Bold blue colors fills the dumortierite 8mm round beads from Dakota Stones. These beads feature a round shape for a classic look that works in any style. Each bead shines with a dark blue color full of depth. The 8mm size always looks lovely in bracelets...

Decorate your jewelry designs with these Hubei turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. Gemstone beads are the perfect way to add natural beauty to your jewelry designs. Hubei Turquoise gets its name from the Hubei province in Northern China. Turquoise is an...

Decorate your jewelry designs with these Hubei turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. Gemstone beads are the perfect way to add natural beauty to your jewelry designs. Hubei Turquoise gets its name from the Hubei province in Northern China. Turquoise is an...

You’ll love this Dakota Stones jade rainbow 4mm round bead strand. These beads feature a classic round shape and a variety of orange, yellow, white and even grey colors. Their versatile size makes them a good choice for all kinds of projects...

Gemstone beauty fills these Dakota Stones 4 x 6mm table cut cube beads. These beads feature a cube shape with table facets. The stringing hole is drilled from the corners of the bead through the center. Named for the village near where it is found in...

Bring the shimmer of Labradorite to your designs with these gemstone beads from Dakota Stones. These round beads emit blue and purple fire when the light hits them. Labradorite is named for Labrador Island in Canada, where it was first discovered. Add...

A magical display fills these gemstone beads from Dakota Stones. These beads are made from Labradorite and they feature smoky color that shines with a subtle fire filled with purple and blue tones. They feature irregular chip shapes, perfect for organic...

Bold style fills these Dakota Stones beads. These beads take on a classic round shape with beautiful facets that shine from every angle. You'll love the way they catch the eye in your projects. The dark blue color of these beads is lit up by flecks of...

Energize your designs with this Dakota Stones lapis faceted 10mm energy prism bead strand. The beads on this strand feature a faceted cut helping them catch the light. This strand features spacers between each of the beads, so you could use it as-is, or...

Dark elegance fills these lapis lazuli round beads from Dakota Stones. Available by the strand, these bold beads are spherical in shape and feature glittering golden color sprinkled over a dark blue background. Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone that...

Put sweet and shining touches on your style with these Dakota Stones lavender amethyst beads. These gemstone beads feature a round shape with a star cut filled with triangular facets. You'll love using these versatile beads in necklaces, bracelets, and...

Accent designs with a touch of gold using these hematite beads from Dakota Stones. These beads feature a classic rondelle shape that will work with a variety of styles. They are tiny in size, so you can use them in spacers in all kinds of looks. They are...

A cool color palette fills these Dakota Stones beads. These beads feature a circular coin shape that will stand out in necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. They display turquoise blue color with a brown and black matrix. The matte finish adds a soft...

Stand out with gemstone style. These Dakota Stones beads are perfectly round in shape and would look great in matching necklace and bracelet sets. They feature turquoise color with a brown and black matrix. The matte finish adds a soft appearance. This...

Decorate your jewelry designs with the gemstone style of these Dakota Stones beads. Amazonite is a member of the feldspar family, Amazonite, also known as Amazon Stone, ranges in color from blue-green to green. It is an opaque stone, often found with...

Earthy beauty fills these Dakota Stones beads. These gemstone beads feature a round shape with a star cut filled with triangular facets. With 20 facets, a star cut gemstone enhances even the most intense colors. It makes a great complement to PRESTIGE...

Add gemstone beauty to your jewelry designs with these beads from Dakota Stones. These blood quartz beads feature a beautiful blend of reddish-orange, deep red, brown, and frosted transparent colors. The matte finish gives them a soft appearance. They...

Create a rich color palette with these beads from Dakota Stones. These gemstone beads feature a beautiful blend of reddish-orange, deep red, brown, and frosted transparent colors. The matte finish gives them a soft appearance. They will add a rich look...

Decorate your jewelry designs with the gemstone style of these Dakota Stones beads. Fluorite is a luminous, soft and glassy stone, sometimes referred to as the most colorful mineral in the world. It is one of the most sought-after minerals among gem and...

Add accents of bold elegance to your designs with the matte onyx 4mm round beads from Dakota Stones. These small beads feature a solid shade of black with a soft, muted shine and a perfectly round shape. These are the perfect beads to pair with bright...

Earthy beauty fills these matte Picture Jasper beads from Dakota Stones. Available by the strand, these gemstone beads feature a rounded shape that you can use as spacers or focal points. Each bead features a wide stringing hole, perfect for using with...

Like twinkles of light from stars surrounded by inky darkness, the onyx 6mm faceted roundels from Dakota Stones display black color interspersed with twinkling shine. These rounded beads feature a glossy black color that is only enhanced by the small...

Bring a bit of green to your designs with these Dakota Stones gemstone beads. These Peridot beads have a classic round shape and feature facets that bring extra sparkle. They feature cheerful spring green color. Peridot is the birthstone for the month of...

Keep your style fun with these Dakota Stones beads. These gemstone beads feature a funky square shape that will stand out in your style. Use them in necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Each bead displays deep pink color full of swirling patterns...

For a touch of fun color in your projects, try these Dakota Stones beads. They feature deep pink color with swirling patterns. They are small in size, so they will bring fun pops of color to necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Mexican crazy lace agate is...

Layers of exquisite color and banded patterns come together in the purple crazy lace agate 12mm square beads from Dakota Stones. These square-shaped beads are slightly puffed to give them extra dimension. The purple colors swirl with black and burgundy...

The purple crazy lace agate 15x30mm oval beads are aptly named, because the patterns they display are certainly erratic. These elongated oval-shaped beads would look lovely with turquoise elements. The purple colors are swirled with patterns of burgundy...

Warm drops of purple color will accent your designs when you use the purple crazy lace agate 4mm round beads from Dakota Stones. These small round beads would make excellent spacers in colorful designs. The purple color is swirled with burgundy and black...

Simple, classic shape combines with rich, royal color in the purple crazy lace agate 8mm round beads from Dakota Stones. These beads would look beautiful with silk ribbon. The purple color is swirled with banded patterns of burgundy and black. They have...

Luxurious style can be yours with these gemstone beads from Dakota Stones. These round beads are tiny in size and feature diamond-shaped facets cut into the surface for added shine. These beads would work well in bead embroidery or seed bead designs. Use...

Bring daring style to your designs with these Dakota Stones beads. These red garnet beads feature a round shape with diamond-shaped facets bringing extra shine and texture to each bead. They are versatile in size, so you can use them in necklaces,...

Create an organic style with these gemstone beads. These gemstone beads feature a classic round shape that can be used anywhere. They are the perfect size for matching necklace and bracelet sets. These rhyolite beads feature swirls of sage, olive, cream,...

Sweeten up your style with these Dakota Stones beads. These gemstone beads feature a round shape with a star cut filled with triangular facets. You'll love using these beads in matching necklace and bracelet sets. These beads feature a soft, pale pink...

Bold color fills these 3mm round beads from Dakota Stones. These ruby beads feature red and purple colors, along with some brown and orange tones. These beads are small in size, so you can use them as small accents of color in earrings or a bracelet...

Add a sleek combination of colors to your designs with these snowflake obsidian 4mm round beads from Dakota Stones. Available by the strand, these beads feature black color accented by inclusions of small, white clustered crystals that produce a blotchy...

Energize your designs with this Dakota Stones tourmaline faceted 6mm energy prism bead strand. The beads on this strand feature a faceted cut helping them catch the light. This strand features spacers between each of the beads, so you could use it as-is,...

Decorate styles with the many colors of these Dakota Stones beads. These tourmaline beads feature a round shape with a star cut filled with triangular facets. The facets gleam from every angle, so they are sure to draw attention to designs. They are...

Bring gemstone style to your designs with these turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. These beads feature a cube shape with facets that catch the light. Their small size makes them work great as spacers, or to add a pop of color to your design. Turquoise...

Honey color fills the Dakota Stones yellow Jade 4mm round beads. Available by the strand, these beads are perfectly round in shape, so they will work well in classic styles. They are small in size, making them excellent spacers or accents of color. This...

Denim lapis beads provide a more economical, lighter blue variety of lapis lazuli beads. Like other lapis, denim lapis contains grains of several blue minerals, including lazurite and sodalite, plus a matrix that includes speckles of pyrite. The lighter...

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Eagle Eye (Jasper?): It's difficult to find reliable information on Eagle Eye. We were told it's jasper, but it has hints of shimmer and translucence that don't normally occur in jaspers. Is it feldspar (like moonstone and labradorite)? Is it a gray form...

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