Gemstones
Gemstone beads are a timeless choice for jewelry makers, valued for their natural beauty and variety. This collection offers an assortment of colors, patterns, and finishes that can add depth and character to any design. Whether you are creating simple everyday pieces or standout statement jewelry, gemstone beads provide versatility and lasting appeal.
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Agate
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Amazonite
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Amber
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Amethyst
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Ametrine
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Angelite
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Apatite
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Aquamarine
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Aragonite
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Auralite
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Aventurine
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Azurite
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Beryl
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Blood Stone
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Bronzite
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Calcite
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Carnelian
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Cat's Eye (Chrysoberyl)
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Celestite
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Chalcedony
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Charoite
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Chrome Diopside
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Chrysocolla
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Chrysoprase
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Citrine
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Coral
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Corundum
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Dumortierite
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Emerald
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Fluorite
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Garnet
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Goldstone
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Hematite
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Hemimorphite
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Herkimer Diamond
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Howlite
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Hypersthene
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Indigo Gabbro
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Iolite
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Jade
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Jasper
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K2
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Kunzite
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Kyanite
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Labradorite
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Lapis
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Larimar
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Larvikite
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Lava Rock
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Lepidolite
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Magnesite
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Malachite
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Mica
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Mixed Gemstones
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Moonstone
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Morganite
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Obsidian
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Onyx
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Opal
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Opalite
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Peridot
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Petrified Wood
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Phosphosiderite
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Prehnite
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Pyrite
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Quartz
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Rhodochrosite
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Rhodonite
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Rhyolite
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Ruby
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Ruby Zoisite
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Sapphire
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Sardonyx
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Selenite
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Seraphinite
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Shungite
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Silverite
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Sodalite
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Spinel
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Sunstone
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Tanzanite
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Tiger Eye
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Tiger Iron
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Topaz
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Tourmaline
- Trolleite
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Turquoise
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Unakite
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Zircon
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Zoisite
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Emerald Polished 4mm Heishi Square
Bead World Gems
kn233.27Approximate beads per strand: 190 What is it: Emerald is a green variety of the mineral beryl, colored by trace amounts of chromium or vanadium. Its vibrant green tones, sometimes showing natural inclusions known as “jardin,” make it...kn233.27 -
Emerald Polished 7-8mm Faceted Heishi
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kn384.40Approximate beads per strand: 77 What is it: Emerald is a green variety of the mineral beryl, colored by trace amounts of chromium or vanadium. Its vibrant green tones, sometimes showing natural inclusions known as “jardin,” make it one...kn384.40 -
Pink Opal 6-7mm Banded Faceted Heishi
Bead World Gems
kn285.83Approximate beads per strand: 77 What is it: Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica; its water content ranges from 3-21% by weight, but is usually between 6-10%. Depending on formation conditions, opal may be transparent, translucent, or opaque...kn285.83 -
Citrine A Grade Polished 4mm Banded Heishi Square
Bead World Gems
kn279.26Approximate beads per strand: 240 What is it: Citrine is a variety of quartz with colors ranging between pale yellow to brown due to ferric (salt) impurities. Visually, it is nearly impossible to differentiate between faceted citrine and...kn279.26 -
Rainbow Moonstone Polished AAA 6-8mm Graduated Oval
Bead World Gems
kn890.36Approximate beads per strand: 56 What is it: Moonstone is a variety of the feldspar family. During formation, minerals separate into alternating layers. When light shines between these thin layers it is scattered producing the phenomenon called...kn890.36 -
Rainbow Moonstone Polished AAA 5-7mm Graduated Oval
Bead World Gems
kn693.23Approximate beads per strand: 76 What is it: Moonstone is a variety of the feldspar family. During formation, minerals separate into alternating layers. When light shines between these thin layers it is scattered producing the phenomenon called...kn693.23 -
Rainbow Moonstone Polished AAA 6-10mm Graduated Oval
Bead World Gems
kn1,284.61Approximate beads per strand: 46 What is it: Moonstone is a variety of the feldspar family. During formation, minerals separate into alternating layers. When light shines between these thin layers it is scattered producing the phenomenon called...kn1,284.61 -
Rainbow Moonstone Polished AAA 4-6.5mm Graduated Faceted Wheel
Bead World Gems
kn1,284.61Approximate beads per strand: 190 What is it: Moonstone is a variety of the feldspar family. During formation, minerals separate into alternating layers. When light shines between these thin layers it is scattered producing the phenomenon called...kn1,284.61 -
Ethiopian Opal Polished 3-6mm Graduated Round
Bead World Gems
kn916.64Approximate beads per strand: 104 What is it: Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica; its water content ranges from 3-21% by weight, but is usually between 6-10%. Depending on formation conditions, opal may be transparent, translucent, or opaque...kn916.64 -
Rainbow Moonstone Polished 6-7mm Faceted Coin
Bead World Gems
kn259.55Approximate beads per strand: 32 What is it: Moonstone is a variety of the feldspar family. During formation, minerals separate into alternating layers. When light shines between these thin layers it is scattered producing the phenomenon called...kn259.55 -
Lepidolite / Mica Polished 8mm Round
Bead World Gems
kn233.27Approximate beads per strand: 45 What is it: Lepidolite is a rare lithium-rich mica gemstone that is usually pink, red, or purple in color. Most lepidolite is in this color range, however; can very rarely be colorless or yellow. Its Mohs Hardness is 2.5...kn233.27 -
Kyanite Polished 5.5mm Round
Bead World Gems
kn272.69Approximate beads per strand: 80 What is it: Kyanite is an aluminum silicate mineral, and often occurs as long, striated crystals that may be transparent or translucent with a pearlescent sheen. The most commonly found colors of kyanite are blue,...kn272.69 -
Cherry Blossom Agate 8x5mm Faceted Rondelle
Bead World Gems
kn195.48Approximate beads per strand: 62 What is it: Agate is a variety of banded microcrystalline quartz, or chalcedony. There are a vast amount of varieties of agate. Usually, each variety is named after their physical characteristics or...kn195.48 -
Mexican Fire Agate Polished 6mm Faceted Coin
Bead World Gems
kn129.78Approximate beads per strand: 40 What is it: Agate is a variety of banded microcrystalline quartz, or chalcedony. There are a vast amount of varieties of agate. Usually, each variety is named after their physical characteristics or location of...kn129.78 -
Peridot Polished 2x7mm Chips
Bead World Gems
kn220.13Approximate beads per strand: 170 What is it: Peridot is a gemstone quality olivine. Peridot is the most well-known gem variety of the silicate mineral called Olivine. Peridot is one of the few gemstones to be found in a single color, while...kn220.13 -
Amazonite Multi Color Polished 6mm Faceted Round
Bead World Gems
kn82.14Approximate beads per strand: 62 What is it: Amazonite is also known as the Amazon Stone. It is a light green to light bluish-green color gemstone, with a soft color that can closely resemble Jade. It is sometimes erroneously referred to as...kn82.14 -
Goldstone Polished 2x4mm Tube
Bead World Gems
kn68.99Approximate beads per strand: 75 Origin: Man Made What is it: Goldstone is a man made colored glass that contains highly reflective materials such as copper oxide (in red/orange gold stone). The reflective inclusions have a bright metallic luster. This...kn68.99 -
Tourmaline Polished 4mm Heishi Square
Bead World Gems
kn818.08Approximate beads per strand: 460 What is it: Tourmaline is part of a large group of boron silicate minerals with a wide range of colors. It has a Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5. History: In the 1500s, a Spanish conquistador of Brazil, washed the dirt...kn818.08 -
Aquamarine Polished 8-11mm Faceted Leaf Drop
Bead World Gems
kn456.68Approximate beads per strand: 36 What is it: Aquamarine is a blue variety of beryl. It occurs in most sites which yield ordinary beryl. Well-known varieties of beryl are emeralds and aquamarine. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted...kn456.68 -
Crystal Quartz Polished 8-11mm Faceted Leaf Drop
Bead World Gems
kn456.68Approximate beads per strand: 36 What is it: Quartz is a common variety of silicon dioxide that often crystallizes into well-formed hexagonal prisms. It occurs in many colors, including purple amethyst, yellow citrine, and smokey quartz. Colorless,...kn456.68 -
Purple Mica Polished 8mm Round
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kn555.24Approximate beads per strand: 45 What is it: Mica is a silicate mineral that form in distinct layers. Mica is fairly light and soft, and sheets and flakes of mica are flexible. History: Mica was first mined in India about 4,000 years ago, where it...kn555.24 -
Pink Amethyst Polished 9-12mm Faceted Leaf Drop
Bead World Gems
kn456.68Approximate beads per strand: 36 What is it: Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) where the violet color is caused by irradiation or impurities of iron which result in complex crystal lattice substitutions. History: The name...kn456.68 -
Amethyst Polished 8-11mm Faceted Leaf Drop
Bead World Gems
kn456.68Approximate beads per strand: 36 What is it: Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) where the violet color is caused by irradiation or impurities of iron which result in complex crystal lattice substitutions. History: The name...kn456.68 -
Ametrine Polished 6-9mm Faceted Leaf Drop
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kn325.26Approximate beads per strand: 36 What is it: Ametrine is a quartz crystal that displays a combination of amethyst and citrine. Ametrine is mainly sourced from a single site in Bolivia, called the Anahi Mine. History: Rumor has it that a Spanish...kn325.26 -
Bolder Opal Polished Graduated Rectangle - Top Drilled
Bead World Gems
kn226.70Approximate beads per strand: 17 What is it: Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica; its water content ranges from 3-21% by weight, but is usually between 6-10%. Depending on formation conditions, opal may be transparent, translucent, or opaque...kn226.70 -
Bolder Opal Polished 8-11mm Faceted Leaf Drop
Bead World Gems
kn292.41Approximate beads per strand: 28 What is it: Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica; its water content ranges from 3-21% by weight, but is usually between 6-10%. Depending on formation conditions, opal may be transparent, translucent, or opaque...kn292.41 -
Baltic Amber Honey Cognac Polished 8-11mm Chips - 19" Strand
Bead World Gems
kn154.42Approximate beads per strand: 150 What is it: Amber is fossilized tree resin. Amber is created from high pressures and temperatures produced by overlying sediment. First, the resin forms into copal (the intermediate state of amber, it is non...kn154.42 -
Baltic Amber Honey Cognac Polished 8-11mm Oval - 17" Strand
Bead World Gems
kn129.78Approximate beads per strand: 50 What is it: Amber is fossilized tree resin. Amber is created from high pressures and temperatures produced by overlying sediment. First, the resin forms into copal (the intermediate state of amber, it is non...kn129.78 -
Baltic Amber Honey Cognac Polished 6x9mm Oval Nugget - 5" Strand
Bead World Gems
kn36.14Approximate beads per strand: 21 What is it: Amber is fossilized tree resin. Amber is created from high pressures and temperatures produced by overlying sediment. First, the resin forms into copal (the intermediate state of amber, it is non...kn36.14 -
Baltic Amber Honey Cognac Polished 11-13mm Oval - 8" Strand
Bead World Gems
kn154.42Approximate beads per strand: 15 What is it: Amber is fossilized tree resin. Amber is created from high pressures and temperatures produced by overlying sediment. First, the resin forms into copal (the intermediate state of amber, it is non fossilized...kn154.42 -
Baltic Amber Honey Cognac Polished 7-9mm Chips - 12" Strand
Bead World Gems
kn96.92Approximate beads per strand: 65 What is it: Amber is fossilized tree resin. Amber is created from high pressures and temperatures produced by overlying sediment. First, the resin forms into copal (the intermediate state of amber, it is non fossilized...kn96.92 -
Baltic Amber Honey Cognac, Lemon Champagne, Dark Cherry Polished 20x6mm Overlap Marquise
Bead World Gems
kn456.68Approximate beads per strand: 45 What is it: Amber is fossilized tree resin. Amber is created from high pressures and temperatures produced by overlying sediment. First, the resin forms into copal (the intermediate state of amber, it is non...kn456.68 -
Baltic Amber Honey Cognac Polished 5-6mm Round Nugget - 13" Strand
Bead World Gems
kn68.99Approximate beads per strand: 60 What is it: Amber is fossilized tree resin. Amber is created from high pressures and temperatures produced by overlying sediment. First, the resin forms into copal (the intermediate state of amber, it is non...kn68.99 -
Charoite Polished 8-13mm Slice / Heishi
Bead World Gems
kn160.99Approximate beads per strand: 75 What is it: Charoite is a translucent, pearly, and rare silicate material. The discovery of charoite was sometime during the 1940s, yet it's considered a relatively new gemstone, as it was not introduced on a...kn160.99 -
Mexican Fire Agate Polished 12x6mm Twisted Rice
Bead World Gems
kn129.78Approximate beads per strand: 32 What is it: Agate is a variety of banded microcrystalline quartz, or chalcedony. There are a vast amount of varieties of agate. Usually, each variety is named after their physical characteristics or location of...kn129.78 -
Chrysoprase AAA Grade Outback Vein Australia Polished 20x9.5mm Tube
Bead World Gems
kn259.55Approximate beads per strand: 20 What is it: Chrysoprase, chrysophrase, or chrysoprasus is a gemstone variety of chalcedony (a cryptocrystalline form of silica) that contains a small amount of nickel, which gives the gemstone it's unique color. Its...kn259.55 -
Amazonite A Grade Polished 12mm Carved Flower
Bead World Gems
kn305.55Approximate beads per strand: 34 What is it: Amazonite is also known as the Amazon Stone. It is a light green to light bluish-green color gemstone, with a soft color that can closely resemble Jade. It is sometimes erroneously referred to as...kn305.55 -
Green Angelite A Grade Brazil Polished 10mm Faceted Round
Bead World Gems
kn239.84Approximate beads per strand: 32 Origin: Brazil What is it: Angelite is a form of anhydrite, which is a crystal made of calcium sulfate. The crystals are formed in places where gypsum stones had previously been in contact with water, which then...kn239.84 -
Lapis Polished 2x4mm Tubes
Bead World Gems
kn75.57Approximate beads per strand: 75 What is it: Lapis lazuli, or just lapis, is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized for thousands of years for its intense color. History: The first known mining...kn75.57 -
Citrine Polished 5-10mm Chips
Bead World Gems
kn58.81Approximate beads per strand: 225 What is it: Citrine is a variety of quartz with colors ranging between pale yellow to brown due to ferric (salt) impurities. Visually, it is nearly impossible to differentiate between faceted citrine and yellow...kn58.81 -
Citrine Polished 8-12mm Nugget
Bead World Gems
kn70.64Approximate beads per strand: 40 What is it: Citrine is a variety of quartz with colors ranging between pale yellow to brown due to ferric (salt) impurities. Visually, it is nearly impossible to differentiate between faceted citrine and yellow...kn70.64 -
Citrine Polished 12mm Oval Nugget
Bead World Gems
kn95.28Approximate beads per strand: 32 What is it: Citrine is a variety of quartz with colors ranging between pale yellow to brown due to ferric (salt) impurities. Visually, it is nearly impossible to differentiate between faceted citrine and yellow...kn95.28 -
Fire Agate Polished 10x14mm Barrel
Bead World Gems
kn114.99Approximate beads per strand: 21 What is it: Agate is a variety of banded microcrystalline quartz, or chalcedony. There are a vast amount of varieties of agate. Usually, each variety is named after their physical characteristics or location of...kn114.99 -
Blue Lace Agate Polished 5mm Faceted Round
Bead World Gems
kn121.56Approximate beads per strand: 75 What is it: Agate is a variety of banded microcrystalline quartz, or chalcedony. There are a vast amount of varieties of agate. Usually, each variety is named after their physical characteristics or location of...kn121.56 -
Blue Lace Agate Polished 5mm Round
Bead World Gems
kn108.42Approximate beads per strand: 75 What is it: Agate is a variety of banded microcrystalline quartz, or chalcedony. There are a vast amount of varieties of agate. Usually, each variety is named after their physical characteristics or location of...kn108.42 -
Blue Lace Agate Polished 4.5mm Faceted Round
Bead World Gems
kn114.99Approximate beads per strand: 90 What is it: Agate is a variety of banded microcrystalline quartz, or chalcedony. There are a vast amount of varieties of agate. Usually, each variety is named after their physical characteristics or location of...kn114.99 -
Blue Lace Agate Polished 3mm Faceted Round
Bead World Gems
kn82.14Approximate beads per strand: 120 What is it: Agate is a variety of banded microcrystalline quartz, or chalcedony. There are a vast amount of varieties of agate. Usually, each variety is named after their physical characteristics or location of origin...kn82.14 -
Blue Lace Agate Polished 3.5mm Faceted Round
Bead World Gems
kn88.71Approximate beads per strand: 105 What is it: Agate is a variety of banded microcrystalline quartz, or chalcedony. There are a vast amount of varieties of agate. Usually, each variety is named after their physical characteristics or location of origin...kn88.71 -
Natural Blue Coral Polished 5x10mm Rondelle
Bead World Gems
kn141.27Approximate beads per strand: 80 What is it: Coral is one of few organic gems. It is the exoskeleton of small animals (coral) that create their branching homes from calcium carbonate dissolved in sea water. The colors of gem coral range from a pale...kn141.27 -
Natural Blue Coral Polished 10x8mm Rice
Bead World Gems
kn141.27Approximate beads per strand: 38 What is it: Coral is one of few organic gems. It is the exoskeleton of small animals (coral) that create their branching homes from calcium carbonate dissolved in sea water. The colors of gem coral range from a pale...kn141.27 -
Natural Blue Coral Polished 12x8mm Center Drill Drop
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kn141.27Approximate beads per strand: 32 What is it: Coral is one of few organic gems. It is the exoskeleton of small animals (coral) that create their branching homes from calcium carbonate dissolved in sea water. The colors of gem coral range from a pale...kn141.27 -
Natural Blue Coral Polished 7-14mm Chips
Bead World Gems
kn70.64Approximate beads per strand: 96 What is it: Coral is one of few organic gems. It is the exoskeleton of small animals (coral) that create their branching homes from calcium carbonate dissolved in sea water. The colors of gem coral range from a pale...kn70.64 -
Natural Blue Coral Polished 18mm Coin
Bead World Gems
kn187.27Approximate beads per strand: 23 What is it: Coral is one of few organic gems. It is the exoskeleton of small animals (coral) that create their branching homes from calcium carbonate dissolved in sea water. The colors of gem coral range from a pale...kn187.27 -
Natural Blue Coral Polished 6-8mm Chips
Bead World Gems
kn68.99Approximate beads per strand: 144 What is it: Coral is one of few organic gems. It is the exoskeleton of small animals (coral) that create their branching homes from calcium carbonate dissolved in sea water. The colors of gem coral range from a pale...kn68.99 -
Malachite Polished 6x10mm Pinched Tube
Bead World Gems
kn141.27Approximate beads per strand: 20 What is it: Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide and was one of the first ores used to create copper metal. Mohs Hardness is 3.5 to 4. History: When ground into a powder, malachite was a great green pigmented...kn141.27 -
Malachite Polished 10x6-7mm Rice
Bead World Gems
kn141.27Approximate beads per strand: 30 What is it: Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide and was one of the first ores used to create copper metal. Mohs Hardness is 3.5 to 4. History: When ground into a powder, malachite was a great green pigmented...kn141.27 -
Malachite Polished 5x7mm Flat Square
Bead World Gems
kn141.27Approximate beads per strand: 42 What is it: Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide and was one of the first ores used to create copper metal. Mohs Hardness is 3.5 to 4. History: When ground into a powder, malachite was a great green pigmented...kn141.27 -
Malachite Polished 10x6-7mm Heart
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kn160.99Approximate beads per strand: 28 What is it: Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide and was one of the first ores used to create copper metal. Mohs Hardness is 3.5 to 4. History: When ground into a powder, malachite was a great green pigmented...kn160.99 -
Malachite Polished 14x10mm Rectangle Pillow
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kn213.55Approximate beads per strand: 21 What is it: Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide and was one of the first ores used to create copper metal. Mohs Hardness is 3.5 to 4. History: When ground into a powder, malachite was a great green pigmented...kn213.55 -
Malachite Polished 4x12mm Tube
Bead World Gems
kn128.13Approximate beads per strand: 48 What is it: Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide and was one of the first ores used to create copper metal. Mohs Hardness is 3.5 to 4. History: When ground into a powder, malachite was a great green pigmented...kn128.13 -
Jade Dyed Opaque Red Polished 4mm Round
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kn37.78Approximate beads per strand: 96 What is it: Jade is a variety of the calcium, magnesium, and iron-rich minerals. There are two different mineral species of Jade: Jadeite and nephrite. Jadeite contains blacks, reds, pinks, and violets. While...kn37.78 -
Jade Dyed Opaque Red Polished 6mm Round
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kn42.71Approximate beads per strand: 64 What is it: Jade is a variety of the calcium, magnesium, and iron-rich minerals. There are two different mineral species of Jade: Jadeite and nephrite. Jadeite contains blacks, reds, pinks, and violets. While...kn42.71 -
Red Coral Polished 8-10x6-23mm Irregular Tube
Bead World Gems
kn129.78Approximate beads per strand: 20 What is it: Coral is one of few organic gems. It is the exoskeleton of small animals (coral) that create their branching homes from calcium carbonate dissolved in sea water. The colors of gem coral range from a pale...kn129.78 -
Red Coral Polished 6mm Round
Bead World Gems
kn129.78Approximate beads per strand: 62 What is it: Coral is one of few organic gems. It is the exoskeleton of small animals (coral) that create their branching homes from calcium carbonate dissolved in sea water. The colors of gem coral range from a pale...kn129.78 -
Red Coral Polished Approx. 12-15mm Heishi Nugget
Bead World Gems
kn195.48Approximate beads per strand: 60 What is it: Coral is one of few organic gems. It is the exoskeleton of small animals (coral) that create their branching homes from calcium carbonate dissolved in sea water. The colors of gem coral range from a pale...kn195.48 -
Red Coral Polished 3x8mm Tube
Bead World Gems
kn88.71Approximate beads per strand: 38 What is it: Coral is one of few organic gems. It is the exoskeleton of small animals (coral) that create their branching homes from calcium carbonate dissolved in sea water. The colors of gem coral range from a pale...kn88.71 -
Red Coral Polished 4mm Round
Bead World Gems
kn88.71Approximate beads per strand: 90 What is it: Coral is one of few organic gems. It is the exoskeleton of small animals (coral) that create their branching homes from calcium carbonate dissolved in sea water. The colors of gem coral range from a pale...kn88.71 -
Red Coral Polished 3mm Round
Bead World Gems
kn65.38Approximate beads per strand: 128 What is it: Coral is one of few organic gems. It is the exoskeleton of small animals (coral) that create their branching homes from calcium carbonate dissolved in sea water. The colors of gem coral range from a pale...kn65.38 -
Aquamarine Polished 4mm Faceted Round
Bead World Gems
kn95.28Approximate beads per strand: 90 What is it: Aquamarine is a blue variety of beryl. It occurs in most sites which yield ordinary beryl. Well-known varieties of beryl are emeralds and aquamarine. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted...kn95.28 -
Aquamarine Polished 6mm Faceted Round
Bead World Gems
kn121.56Approximate beads per strand: 65 What is it: Aquamarine is a blue variety of beryl. It occurs in most sites which yield ordinary beryl. Well-known varieties of beryl are emeralds and aquamarine. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted by...kn121.56 -
Aquamarine Polished 5mm Faceted Round
Bead World Gems
kn108.42Approximate beads per strand: 75 What is it: Aquamarine is a blue variety of beryl. It occurs in most sites which yield ordinary beryl. Well-known varieties of beryl are emeralds and aquamarine. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted...kn108.42 -
Aquamarine Polished 4mm Ombre Round
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kn108.42Approximate beads per strand: 105 What is it: Aquamarine is a blue variety of beryl. It occurs in most sites which yield ordinary beryl. Well-known varieties of beryl are emeralds and aquamarine. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted...kn108.42 -
Aquamarine Banded Polished 4mm Rondelle
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kn818.08Approximate beads per strand: 192 What is it: Aquamarine is a blue variety of beryl. It occurs in most sites which yield ordinary beryl. Well-known varieties of beryl are emeralds and aquamarine. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted...kn818.08 -
Aquamarine Polished 6-8mm Graduated Oval
Bead World Gems
kn568.38Approximate beads per strand: 58 What is it: Aquamarine is a blue variety of beryl. It occurs in most sites which yield ordinary beryl. Well-known varieties of beryl are emeralds and aquamarine. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted...kn568.38 -
Aquamarine Banded AAA Polished 4mm Faceted Rondelle
Bead World Gems
kn1,278.04Approximate beads per strand: 176 What is it: Aquamarine is a blue variety of beryl. It occurs in most sites which yield ordinary beryl. Well-known varieties of beryl are emeralds and aquamarine. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted...kn1,278.04 -
Morganite Polished 6-10mm Graduated Oval
Bead World Gems
kn1,087.48Approximate beads per strand: 50 What is it: Morganite, also known as "pink beryl" is a rare light pink gemstone varity of beryl. Other types of beryl include emerald and aquamarine. History: Pink beryl was first discovered on an island off the coast of...kn1,087.48 -
Black Obsidian Polished 3-7mm Chips
Bead World Gems
kn64.07Approximate beads per strand: 320 Origin: Mexico What is it: Obsidian is an igneous rock that forms when molten rock cools so rapidly that it is unable to form into a crystalline structure. The result is a volcanic glass with a smooth...kn64.07 -
Dyed Turquoise Polished 8-12mm Nugget
Bead World Gems
kn57.50Approximate beads per strand: 40 What is it: Natural turquoise is a copper-rich mineral admired for its beautiful range of blues and greens, often accented by a striking matrix from the host rock. Its smooth polish and unique patterns make it highly...kn57.50 -
Natural Turquoise Polished 5-8mm Chips
Bead World Gems
kn44.35Approximate beads per strand: 300 What is it: Natural turquoise is a copper-rich mineral admired for its beautiful range of blues and greens, often accented by a striking matrix from the host rock. Its smooth polish and unique patterns make it highly...kn44.35 -
Natural Hubei Turquoise Polished 5-10mm Nugget
Bead World Gems
kn83.78Approximate beads per strand: 50 What is it: Hubei Turquoise comes from the Hubei Mine in China. The gemstone is full of deep greens, dark blues and even yellows. The most prized color is dark blue with spider-webbing. History: Turquoise has been mined...kn83.78 -
Natural Amber 8-15mm Nugget
Bead World Gems
kn174.13Approximate beads per strand: 25 What is it: Amber is fossilized tree resin. Amber is created from high pressures and temperatures produced by overlying sediment. First, the resin forms into copal (the intermediate state of amber, it is non...kn174.13 -
Mother of Pearl Polished 2mm Round
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kn49.28Approximate beads per strand: 150 What is it: Mother of pearl, also known as Nacre, is an organic and inorganic material produced by select mollusks as an inner shell layer, it also makes up the colorful, iridescent outer coating of pearls. ...kn49.28 -
Mother of Pearl Polished 6mm Dyed Orange Round
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kn62.42Approximate beads per strand: 95 What is it: Mother of pearl, also known as Nacre, is an organic and inorganic material produced by select mollusks as an inner shell layer, it also makes up the colorful, iridescent outer coating of pearls. ...kn62.42 -
Citrine Polished 8mm Round
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kn108.42Approximate beads per strand: 45 What is it: Citrine is a variety of quartz with colors ranging between pale yellow to brown due to ferric (salt) impurities. Visually, it is nearly impossible to differentiate between faceted citrine and yellow...kn108.42 -
Amazonite Polished A Grade 8mm Round
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kn180.70Approximate beads per strand: 45 What is it: Amazonite is also known as the Amazon Stone. It is a light green to light bluish-green color gemstone, with a soft color that can closely resemble Jade. It is sometimes erroneously referred to as...kn180.70 -
Jade Polished 4x2mm Smooth Rondelle - Dyed Icy Blue
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kn50.92Approximate beads per strand: 150 What is it: Dyed jade refers to natural jadeite or nephrite that has been treated with artificial coloring to enhance or alter its appearance. While untreated jade comes in shades of green, white, lavender, yellow,...kn50.92 -
Striped Agate Polished A Grade 10mm Berry Round
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kn64.07Approximate beads per strand: 45 What is it: Agate is a variety of banded microcrystalline quartz, or chalcedony. There are a vast amount of varieties of agate. Usually, each variety is named after their physical characteristics or location of...kn64.07 -
Topaz Polished AB Plated 3mm Faceted Round
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kn88.71Approximate beads per strand: 116 What is it: Topaz in its natural state is a golden brown to yellow and can often be mistaken as citrine, a less valuable gemstone. The density of topaz however, is heavier than citrine (about 25% more) and this...kn88.71 -
Crystal Quartz B Grade Polished 8mm Round
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kn96.92Approximate beads per strand: 46 What is it: Quartz is a common variety of silicon dioxide that often crystallizes into well-formed hexagonal prisms. It occurs in many colors, including purple amethyst, yellow citrine, and smokey quartz. Colorless,...kn96.92 -
Crystal Quartz Polished 8mm Round
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kn147.85Approximate beads per strand: 46 What is it: Quartz is a common variety of silicon dioxide that often crystallizes into well-formed hexagonal prisms. It occurs in many colors, including purple amethyst, yellow citrine, and smokey quartz. Colorless,...kn147.85 -
Crystal Quartz B Grade Polished 6mm Round
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kn90.35Approximate beads per strand: 60 What is it: Quartz is a common variety of silicon dioxide that often crystallizes into well-formed hexagonal prisms. It occurs in many colors, including purple amethyst, yellow citrine, and smokey quartz. Colorless,...kn90.35 -
Crystal Quartz Polished 6mm Round
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kn121.56Approximate beads per strand: 60 What is it: Quartz is a common variety of silicon dioxide that often crystallizes into well-formed hexagonal prisms. It occurs in many colors, including purple amethyst, yellow citrine, and smokey quartz. Colorless,...kn121.56 -
Black Sardonyx Polished 12mm Square Cross Bead
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kn6.24Sold Individually What is it: The name Sardonyx is derived from the Greek, sard meaning “reddish brown,” and onyx meaning “veined gem.” Sardonyz is a combination of the minerals Onyx and Sard. History: Roman soldiers wore...kn6.24 -
Crystal Quartz Polished 13mm Flat Square Cross Bead
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kn8.21Sold Individually What is it: Quartz is a common variety of silicon dioxide that often crystallizes into well-formed hexagonal prisms. It occurs in many colors, including purple amethyst, yellow citrine, and smokey quartz. Colorless, transparent...kn8.21 -
Crystal Quartz Polished 10mm Flat Square Cross Bead
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kn6.24Sold Individually What is it: Quartz is a common variety of silicon dioxide that often crystallizes into well-formed hexagonal prisms. It occurs in many colors, including purple amethyst, yellow citrine, and smokey quartz. Colorless, transparent...kn6.24 -
Hematite Polished 34x25mm Eagle / Hawk Head Pendant
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kn23.00Sold Individually What is it: Hematite is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth's surface and in the shallow crust. It is an iron oxide with a chemical composition of Fe2O3. Hematite is found as a primary mineral and as an alteration product...kn23.00 -
Tiger Eye Red Polished 14mm Faceted Hexagon
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kn174.13Approximate beads per strand: 26 What is it: Tiger eye is a chatoyant (cats' eye effect) variety of microcystalline quartz. Tiger eye gets it's lustrous appearance from the parallel intergrowth of quartz crystals and altered amphibole fibers that...kn174.13 -
Labradorite Polished 14mm Faceted Hexagon
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kn174.13Approximate beads per strand: 26 What is it: Labradorite exhibit iridescent blue, green, red, orange, and yellow colors. Labradorite is so well known for these spectacular displays of color that the phenomenon is known as "labradorescence."...kn174.13 -
Amethyst Polished 14mm Faceted Star
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kn174.13Approximate beads per strand: 26 What is it: Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz (SiO2) where the violet color is caused by irradiation or impurities of iron which result in complex crystal lattice substitutions. History: The name...kn174.13 -
Sodalite Polished 14mm Faceted Star
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kn174.13Approximate beads per strand: 26 What is it: Sodalite is a light, hard, yet fragile mineral. It is named because of it's high sodium content. Blue sodalite is the most popular, but it can also be grey, yellow, green, or pink. Although somewhat similar...kn174.13