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Terra Agate: No gemstone is more creatively striped by nature than agate. This distinct and dramatically banded variety of chalcedony is composed of quartz layers, which varies greatly and can be of many colors. Each individual agate forms by filling a...

Emerald, May's birthstone, is a variety of the mineral beryl, colored green by trace amounts of chromium. In the United States, emeralds colored by vanadium are recognized as true emeralds, but in Europe, vanadium emeralds (sometimes called "Columbian...

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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...

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...

Labradorite beads offer striking rainbow-colored reflections when light hits them from the right angles. The labradorescence, or schiller, in these semiprecious beads and pendants offers the same stunning visual effect created by gasoline on water, or...

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Persian Gulf Line Agate beads have all the favorite features of agate: Lovely layered stripes and swirls of mostly-translucent oranges, reds, browns, grays, peach, cream and white. These semiprecious banded agate beads are cut from a variety of...

Garnets are named after punica granatum (pomegranate), due to garnet's resemblance to pomegranate seeds. Garnets come in a variety of shades, but generally when you hear the word "Garnet" you think of this deep rich red. Garnet is actually a group of...

Lepidolite beads are cut from an uncommon mica that has been inconsistently available in the mineral market. Also known as gem lepidolite, lavenderine, and lepidolite mica, this semiprecious gemstone is a by-product of mining lithium. Unpolished...

Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper phyllosilicate mineral, in shades of green, blue, blue-green, black and brown. It is commonly found in copper mines. Pure chrysocolla is soft and fragile. However, most chrysocolla beads are in a matrix of rock crystal...

African turquoise is a descriptive name: it is not true turquoise, but actually a jasper found in Africa. These semiprecious beads have a matrix structure similar to that of turquoise, and are light bluish-green in color.The matrix in African turquoise...

Beautiful strands of angelite gemstone beads impart a lovely light blue glow that looks heavenly in handcrafted jewelry designs! Angelite is associated with the throat chakra and its healing properties are said to include stress reduction and an...

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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...

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Labradorite offers striking rainbow-colored reflections when light hits them from a particular direction. The labradorescence, or schiller, in these semiprecious beads offers the same stunning visual effect created by gasoline on water, or light on the...

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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...

Chili Jasper has muted shades of red, brown, creamy off-white and occasionally dark green, like dried chili peppers ready to spice up a dish. Red jaspers are considered to be good for enhancing stamina, endurance, courage and good health. Find related...

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,...

Add naturally sweet color to your designs with the Dakota Stones 10mm rose quartz large-hole round beads. Available by the strand, these gemstone beads will amaze and delight with their innovative design. Each bead features a wide stringing hole, perfect...

Modern style comes alive in the Dakota Stones 12mm matte African Turquoise Jasper square beads. Available by the strand, these gemstone beads feature a square shape with rounded corners. You can use them in necklaces, bracelets and even earrings. They...

Put accents of bright blue in your style with these Dakota Stones impression jasper beads. These gemstone beads are perfectly round in shape, so they will work in a variety of designs. They are small in size, so you can use them as spacers between larger...

Add gleaming accents to designs with these Dakota Stones beads. These small gemstone beads feature a circular shape with a puffed edge and a diamond-cut faceted face. The surface catches the light in a multitude of directions. Use these small beads as...

Create a bold look 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...

Create colorful styles with these Dakota Stones beads. These gemstone beads feature a classic rondelle shape with a wide stringing hole. Use them as spacers between larger beads or layer them together for a unique look. They are the perfect size for...

Create a bold gleam 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...

Gemstone beauty fills these aquamarine beads from Dakota stones. These beads are round with many facets that catch the light and make these beads really sparkle. They feature a versatile size that you can use in all kinds of designs. These beads would...

Blue chalcedony is a naturally occurring soft blue translucent stone. It is a member of the quartz family. These strands were cut into beads with some of the material the chalcedony was mined out of remaining, creating a unique "marbled" look. These...

Imagine yourself in a desert oasis with these blue crazy lace agate 10x20mm double drilled rectangle beads from Dakota Stones. These fun rectangular beads feature swirling blue patterns mixed with occasional brown tones. You will feel the flair of the...

You can swirl vibrant blue color into your designs with the blue crazy lace agate 8mm round beads from Dakota Stones. These round beads feature bright blue color swirled with white and the occasional hint of green. They have a Mohs hardness of 6.5-7...

You'll love the sparkle of these blue moonstone beads from Dakota Stones. These beads feature a rondelle shape with beautiful facets that catch light from any angle. They feature cloudy white color that emits flashes of blue opalescence. Metaphysical...

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. These versatile round...

This Dakota Stones Chakra Stones 8mm Star Cut Round 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...

Decorate your designs with natural purple beauty. These beads feature cloudy purple colors mixed with swirling white color. These beads are perfectly round and large enough to stand out in any design. These beads would give necklaces and bracelets pops...

Bring gemstone style to your jewelry designs with 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. They feature a deep emerald...

Bring gemstone style to your jewelry designs with 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. They feature a deep emerald...

It's easy to create organic style with these Dakota Stones beads. These beads feature a rectangular nugget shape sure to stand out in designs. Add them to long necklace strands, showcase them in bold earrings, and more. You'll love using them in your...

Decorate your jewelry designs with these Hubei turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. These round beads are cut with facets that help them catch the light and really shine. Gemstone beads are the perfect way to add natural beauty to your jewelry designs...

Put some earthy colors into your designs with these Impression Jasper beads. These gemstone beads from Dakota Stones feature a classic roundel shape, perfect for using as spacers or accents of color. They are small in size, so you can use them anywhere...

Flecks of gold color decorate the deep blue lapis lazuli 12mm coin beads from Dakota Stones. These coin-shaped beads feature deep blue color flecked with shimmering golden sparkles. Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone that contains primarily lazurite,...

Refreshing style fills these Dakota Stones gemstone beads. These beads are perfectly round in shape and are versatile in size. You can use them in necklaces, bracelets and even earrings. Each bead features matte ocean colors that range from blue-green to...

You'll love the fun style of these Dakota Stones beads. These beads are perfectly round and would look great in matching necklace and bracelet sets. They feature purple and white colors with a soft matte finish. Dog teeth amethyst is a combination of...

Rich style fills these red Jasper beads from Dakota Stones. Available by the strand, these gemstone beads are perfectly round in shape, so you can use them in all kinds of styles. Each bead features a wide stringing hole, perfect for using with thicker...

Stand out in your style with these Howlite beads from Dakota Stones. White Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or light gray with gray, black or brown...

The enigmatic black color of the onyx 10mm round beads from Dakota Stones looks like it goes on forever. These classic round beads feature a glossy black color that has great depth to it. Onyx is a variety of chalcedony that is similar to agate, with...

Enchanting style fills these Dakota Stones peach moonstone beads. These small gemstone beads feature a circular shape with a puffed edge and a checkerboard faceted face. The surface catches the light in a multitude of directions. The stringing hole is...

Put some sweet color into your designs with these Dakota Stones gemstone beads. These peach Moonstone beads feature rounded pebble shapes, for an organic look in your designs. They are versatile in size, so you can use them in necklaces, bracelets, and...

Soothing colors create a lovely display in these gemstone beads. These powder blue impression jasper beads from Dakota Stones feature a classic round shape that will work anywhere. They display a soft sky blue color interspersed with hints of peachy...

Like melting ice cream, these purple crazy lace agate 6mm round beads from Dakota Stones are swirling with color. These round beads will add rich color to your necklace and bracelet designs. The purple color is swirled with burgundy and black. They have...

Bring hints of gemstone style to your jewelry designs with these beads from Dakota Stones. These small red garnet beads are perfectly round in shape, so you can use them to accent any style. They would work well with seed beads or as spacers thanks to...

Add a glittering display to your style with these gemstone beads from Dakota Stones. These red garnet beads feature a classic rondelle shape with diamond-shaped facets cut into the surface for extra shine. The dark red color of these beads gleams...

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. The red garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet, and is found in many colors. It has been used by...

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...

You'll love creating new looks with these Dakota Stones tourmaline beads. These gemstone 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. You can...

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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Fancy jasper beads are also known as India agate beads. These pretty semiprecious beads and gemstone donuts add color to any jewelry application with their swirls and speckles of lavender, green, pink, orange, and/or red on an opaque creamy beige or gray...

Add elegance to a wide variety of jewelry designs -- pearls are perfect for formal occasions such as bridal jewelry, weddings and proms, and are equally at home in light-hearted beach-inspired jewelry. Pearls are organic gemstones, formed when a foreign...

Garnets are named after punica granatum (pomegranate), due to garnet's resemblance to pomegranate seeds. Garnet is the most popular and well-known birthstone for January. Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more...

Reddish-rust colored goldstone beads offer a brilliant flash with inclusions of copper crystals! Sometimes mistaken for orange-colored sunstone beads, these gemstone beads are actually manmade from glass with added copper salts. Through a unique cooling...

Reddish-rust colored goldstone beads offer a brilliant flash with inclusions of copper crystals! Sometimes mistaken for orange-colored sunstone beads, these gemstone beads are actually manmade from glass with added copper salts. Through a unique cooling...

Reddish-rust colored goldstone beads offer a brilliant flash with inclusions of copper crystals! Sometimes mistaken for orange-colored sunstone beads, these gemstone beads are actually manmade from glass with added copper salts. Through a unique cooling...

Aventurine Gemstone Beads from Rings & Things: Aventurine is a form of chalcedony (quartz) that contains small inclusions of various shiny minerals (usually spangles of mica or iron oxide), which give the stone a glistening effect known as aventurescence...

Also known as evening stone, lithia amethyst, and pink spodumene, kunzite offer a touch of pastels to our gemstone beads line. One of few naturally pink gemstones, this transparent stone is a pale-pink to lilac variety of the mineral spodumene. Similar...

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The name Lapis Lazuli comes from the Latin word for "stone" (lapis) and the Arabian word for "blue" (azul). True to their name, these semiprecious beads offer naturally blue shades with inclusions that twinkle like stars in the tales of the Arabian...

Larvikite, more commonly known as black labradorite, is an igneous rock that occurs only in the Oslo rift near Larvik, Norway. Like labradorite, larvikite is a coarse-grained mixture of plagioclase and feldspar. Individual grains of anorthoclase within...

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Druzy: The stunning visual appeal of druzy beads and pendants makes them great options for jewelry focals. Sometimes spelled druse or drusy, druzy is a layer of fine crystals that forms on the inner surfaces of geodes and rock fractures over millions of...

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It's been a long time since we've seen Ocean Jasper this nice! The beautiful swirls on ocean jasper beads often look like dramatic sea spray and sea foam. Also known as fisheye jasper and orbicular jasper, this semiprecious gemstone comes from a...

Olive Jade: Yellowish-green olive jade is occasionally called peridot stone due to its color (not because of any relationship to that gemstone). Olive jade is actually a form of serpentine, and is not a "true" jade. These semiprecious beads and donuts...

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Peach Moonstone: With its ghostly glow, this feldspar stone almost seems magical. High-quality rainbow moonstone is usually chatoyant and sometimes displays a strong cat's eye. The floating-light phenomenon and sheen of moonstone are called adularescence...

Peridot beads are known by many names, including bastard emerald, chrysolite, evening emerald, hawaiite, night emerald, and peridote. These pretty green semiprecious beads are cut from an olivine variety composed of magnesium iron silicate. Peridot...

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Picasso marble offer muted and masculine colors with an earthy edge. Like all forms of marble, Picasso marble (aka Picasso jasper and Picasso stone) comes from limestone. It was formed when magma covered limestone fields during prehistoric times. As heat...

Sand-colored picture jasper beads display streaks and marking that often seem to depict landscapes - from desert sand dunes to rocky mountains to dry riverbeds. This semiprecious gemstone is actually petrified mud. The mud was rich in quartz that oozed...

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Red creek jasper beads are also known as Chinese picasso beads, reed picasso beads, and red cherry creek jasper beads. While these stunning semiprecious beads offer wonderful patterns in shades of rusty red, ochre, taupe and gray, the name is descriptive...

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Rock crystal quartz, the most common form of macrocrystalline quartz, is a clear quartz with a colorless, transparent, quiet beauty. We're told that our supply of rock crystal beads is natural, but occasionally we suspect we've been sold lab-grown...

Rose quartz is one of the most desirable varieties of quartz in the gemstone trade. Also known as ancona ruby and mont blanc ruby, these semiprecious gemstones display a lovely, unique pink tone. Rose quartz beads have been found in Mesopotamia that date...

Rose quartz is one of the most desirable varieties of quartz in the gemstone trade. Also known as ancona ruby and mont blanc ruby, these semiprecious gemstones display a lovely, unique pink tone. Rose quartz beads have been found in Mesopotamia that date...

Rose quartz is one of the most desirable varieties of quartz in the gemstone trade. Also known as ancona ruby and mont blanc ruby, these semiprecious gemstones display a lovely, unique pink tone. Rose quartz beads have been found in Mesopotamia that date...

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Brownish smoky quartz beads are almost always cut from rock crystal quartz that has been heat-treated to produce this coveted color (ours included). Tones of smoky quartz range from yellowish to deep translucent brown. Good specimens of natural untreated...