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Beads

Beads are the foundation of countless jewelry designs, offering a wide range of materials, shapes, sizes, colors, textures, and finishes for creating everything from subtle accents to statement pieces. This collection brings together beads made from gemstones, glass, crystal, metal, acrylic, wood, and other materials, giving jewelry designers access to different visual and structural qualities within one category.

Material, size, shape, hole size, weight, and finish can all influence how a bead performs in a finished design. Round beads create rhythm and consistency, while faceted, geometric, irregular, and specialty shapes introduce texture and dimension. Different bead types can be combined to create contrast, coordinate color palettes, or balance weight and proportion. Whether designing bracelets, necklaces, earrings, or mixed-material pieces, understanding these characteristics helps designers select beads that support both the appearance and construction of their jewelry.
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6mm Faceted Multicolor Agate

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6mm Faceted Multicolor Agate. 15” Strand. Approximately 67 beads per strand.  This listing is for 1 strand of beads 

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10mm Faceted Berry & Green Agate Gemstone Beads | Berry & Green Agate Round Gemstone Beads | Jewelry Making DIY | Gemstone Beads | 10mm 15 Inch Strand 38 Beads per Strand

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 Item Description 10mm Agate Gemstone Beads. 15" Strand. Inner Hole size is 1mm. Approximately 38 beads per strand. Great for making necklaces, b...

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14mm Carved Bone Beads

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14mm Carved Bone Beads. These are absolutely beautiful. 6 beads per package This listing is for a total of 6 beads 

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4x7mm Turquoise Ribbed Acrylic Rondelle Beads – Gold Accent Spacer Beads (30 Pieces)

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Bring vibrant color and elegant detail to your jewelry designs with these 4x7mm turquoise ribbed acrylic rondelle beads. Featuring a bright turquoi...

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16mm Wood Barrel Beads

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16mm Wood Barrel Beads Sold 4 in a Pack

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14mm Bone Beads

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Dark Brown and cream Ox bone beads. Sold 4 per pack.

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Faceted Plum Color Rondelle Crystals

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Faceted Plum Color Glass Crystal. Rondelles. Available in 8x10mm and 10x14mm. 15" Strand. 8x0mm approximately 50 beads per strand. 10x14mm approxim...

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Metalized Silver Bicone Glass Beads

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Metalized Bicone Glass Beads. These are available in two colors and sizes. The Silver Bicone Glass Beads measures 6x6mm with approximately 70 beads...

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10x11mm Turbine Black with Blue Iris Finish

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10x11mm Turbine Black with Blue Iris Finish. 15beads per strand. 

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13x15mm Crown Peridot w/ a Picasso Finish

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13x15mm Crown Peridot w/ a Picasso Finish. Fire polished Czech Beads. 8 beads per strand. 

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12x12mm Red Black Swirl Recycled Glass Beads

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12x12mm Red Black Swirl Recycled Glass Beads

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6/0 Opaque Brown

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6/0 Opaque Brown. Packaged 50 grams per bag. 

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6/0 Translucent Fuchsia Lined Blue

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6/0 Translucent Fuchsia Lined Blue. Packaged 50 grams per bag. 

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6/0 Opaque Rainbow Mauve Mix

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6/0 Opaque Rainbow Mauve Mix. 50 grams per bag. 

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Smooth Red Carnelian

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Smooth Red Carnelian. Available in sizes 4mm and 6mm. 15” Strand. 4mm has approximately 89 beads per strand. The 6mm has approximately 63 beads per...

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30x11mm Teal Multicolor Agate Focal Bead – Gemstone Bead for Jewelry Making – 1 Piece

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Add rich color and artistic character to your jewelry designs with these 30x11mm multicolored teal agate gemstone focal beads. Each bead features a...

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12mm Smooth Pink Jade Gemstone Round Beads | Smooth Round |15.5” Strand

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Add soft elegance and vibrant color to your jewelry designs with these 12mm smooth pink jade gemstone beads. Each strand features a beautiful mix o...

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12mm Smooth Sodalite Gemstone Round Beads | Smooth Sodalite |15.5” Strand

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Create timeless jewelry designs with these 12mm smooth sodalite gemstone beads. Known for their rich royal blue coloring accented by natural white ...

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12mm Smooth Mixed Pink Agate Gemstone Beads | DIY Jewelry Designs |15.5” Strand

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Add vibrant color to your jewelry designs with these 12mm smooth mixed pink agate gemstone beads. Each strand features a beautiful blend of pink hu...

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20x24mm Carved Turquoise & Bronze Patina Lucite Beads | Patina Beads | 1 Piece

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Create distinctive jewelry designs with these 20x24mm carved Lucite beads featuring a rich turquoise and bronze patina finish. The intricate carved...

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28mm Multicolor Agate Gemstone Bead | Brown & Golden Yellow | Large Oval Natural Stone Focal Bead | One Piece

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Create bold, eye-catching jewelry designs with this beautiful 28mm Banded Agate Gemstone Bead. Featuring rich brown and golden yellow tones, each b...

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28mm Multicolor Agate Gemstone Bead (1 Bead) | Large Oval Natural Stone Focal Bead

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Bring bold color and natural beauty to your jewelry designs with this stunning 28mm Multicolor Agate Gemstone Bead. Showcasing a beautiful blend of...

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African Glass Beads | Ghana Krobo Tube Beads | Multicolor | DIY Jewelry Supplies

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About this item  African glass beads for handmade jewelry and other arts and crafts. Measurements: 12mm - 14mm X 24mm - 26mm Hole size:  2.mm - 3m...

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9x8mm Rasta Resin Barrel Beads – Red, Yellow & Green Striped Beads (10 Pieces)

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Bring bold color and cultural flair to your jewelry designs with these 9x8mm Rasta Resin Barrel Beads. Featuring vibrant red, yellow, and green str...

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14mm Faceted Jade Gemstone Beads | Multicolor Faceted Round Jade Beads | Jewelry Making Supplies | 15” Strand

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Make a bold statement with these stunning 14mm Faceted Jade Gemstone Beads. Featuring an eye-catching blend of rich purples, vibrant turquoise blue...

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14mm Smooth Agate Gemstone Beads – Multi-Color Rainbow Mix | 14” Strand, 28 Beads | Polished Natural Stone for Jewelry Making | One Strand

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Item Description Make your designs come alive with these 14mm Smooth Agate Gemstone Beads in a dazzling rainbow of colors. Each 14” strand features...

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16x11mm Water Buffalo Horn Flower Motif Rondelle Beads – Large Hole Tribal Carved Horn Beads – Rare – Strand or 5pc Pack

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Add bold, organic beauty to your jewelry designs with these 16x11mm Water Buffalo Horn Flower Motif Rondelle Beads. Each bead features a hand-carve...

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Faceted Flower Agate Focal Beads – Thick Rectangle Agate Pendant Beads – 13x37mm or 13x43mm Natural Gemstone

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These stunning natural Black Flower Agate focal beads feature beautiful plume formations and earthy tones ranging from smoky black and caramel brow...

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15x30mm Madagascar Agate Focal Beads – Faceted Oval Gemstone Beads – Brown, Honey & Caramel Tones – Statement Jewelry Making Supplies - 1 Bead

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Make a bold, earthy statement with these 15x30mm Madagascar Agate focal beads. These large faceted oval gemstones feature rich caramel, honey, ambe...

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14x40mm Banded Agate Focal Beads – Elongated Tube Gemstone Beads – Natural Striped Agate Statement Centerpieces

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Create bold, high-impact designs with these stunning 14x40mm banded agate focal beads. Featuring rich tones of rust, burnt orange, caramel, cream, ...

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12mm Smooth Calcite Gemstone Beads – Natural Earth Tone Round Stone Beads – 15” Strand

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Grounded. Organic. Effortlessly earthy. These 12mm Smooth Calcite Gemstone Beads feature a stunning blend of natural earth tones including honey br...

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10mm Faceted Dumortierite Gemstone Beads – Natural Blue Stone Round Beads – South Africa – 15.5” Strand

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Dumortierite is known as a stone of patience, focus, and inner strength — making it ideal for intentional jewelry pieces with meaning. Deep, denim ...

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10mm Faceted Hawk Eye Gemstone Beads – Natural Round Chatoyant Stone Beads – High Flash Gemstone Strand for Jewelry Making

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Bring bold depth and natural movement to your designs with these striking 10mm Faceted Hawk Eye gemstone beads. Hawk Eye is known for its rich, dar...

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10mm Smooth Purple Calcite Round Beads – Berry Plum & Bronzy Natural Gemstone – Full Strand

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Purple Calcite is often associated with intuition, emotional balance, and calm creative energy — making it a beautiful addition to intentional jewe...

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10mm Smooth Green Calcite Round Beads – Natural Olive Moss Swirl Gemstone – Full Strand

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Bring earthy elegance to your next design with these stunning 10mm smooth Green Calcite round beads. Each bead features beautiful natural variation...

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14mm Smooth Agate Gemstone Beads – Multi-Color Rainbow Mix | 14” Strand, 28 Beads | Polished Natural Stone for Jewelry Making | One Strand

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Item Description Make your designs come alive with these 14mm Smooth Agate Gemstone Beads in a dazzling rainbow of colors. Each 14” strand features...

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14mm Smooth Matte Agate Gemstone Beads – Sunset Yellow & Orange Mix | 15” Strand, 28 Beads | Natural Stone for Jewelry Making | One Strand

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Item Description  Bring the warmth of sunshine and fire to your jewelry designs with these 14mm Smooth Matte Agate Gemstone Beads. Each 15” strand ...

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10mm Smooth Fire Agate Gemstone Beads – 15” Strand (Approx. 38 Beads) - One Strand

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About this item Bring serene elegance to your jewelry creations with these 10mm smooth multicolor Fire Agate gemstone beads. Each 15-inch strand fe...

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10mm Smooth Multicolor Fire Agate Gemstone Beads | Agate Gemstone Beads | Multicolor Agate | DIY Jewelry Designs | 15" Strand

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About This Item Add vibrant color and natural beauty to your DIY jewelry projects with our 10mm smooth multicolor agate gemstone beads. Each bead f...

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10mm Smooth Matte Multicolor Fire Agate Gemstone Beads | Agate Gemstone Beads | Multicolor Agate | DIY Jewelry Designs | 15" Strand

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12mm Smooth Chalcedony Gemstone Beads – 15” Strand (Approx. 34 Beads) | Polished Round Beads for Jewelry Making

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12mm smooth turquoise chalcedony gemstone beads. Each bead displays subtle character with faint brown lines and gentle marbling, giving every stran...

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15x32mm Faceted Twisted Yellow Turquoise Gemstone Beads – Oval Nugget Shape for Jewelry Making - One Bead

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About this item Brighten your designs with these 15x32mm faceted twisted yellow turquoise gemstone beads. Their unique twisted oval nugget shape an...

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13x18mm Fire Agate Barrel Gemstone Beads – 13 Beads per Strand

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About this item Make your jewelry designs stand out with these 13x18mm fire agate barrel beads. Each strand includes 13 polished beads showcasing e...

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14mm Smooth Fire Agate Gemstone Beads | Smooth Round Agate | DIY Jewelry Designs | 15" Strand

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About this item 14mm Smooth Fire Agate Gemstone Beads / Agate Beads for Jewelry Making – 15" Strand (Approx. 28 Beads) Add vibrant energy and elega...

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12mm Smooth Dragon Vein Agate Gemstone Beads | Smooth Green & Pink Agate | DIY Jewelry Designs | 15" Strand

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About this item Add vibrant energy and elegance to your DIY jewelry with these 12mm Smooth Dragon Vein Agate Gemstone Beads. Featuring a mesmerizin...

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14mm Smooth Fire Agate Gemstone Beads – Multicolor Purple, Berry & Blue – Natural Round Beads for Jewelry Making – 15" Strand (Approx. 28 Beads)

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Elevate your handmade jewelry with the bold elegance of these 14mm Smooth Fire Agate Gemstone Beads. Each 15-inch strand includes approximately 28 ...

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10mm Smooth Multicolor Fire Agate Gemstone Beads | Agate Gemstone Beads | Multicolor Agate | DIY Jewelry Designs | 15" Strand

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About This Item 10mm Multicolor Fire Agate Gemstone Beads – Smooth Round Beads for Jewelry Making (1 Strand, 15 Inch, Approx. 38 Beads) Add vibrant...

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12mm Smooth Matte Banded Agate Gemstone Beads | 12mm Smooth Agate | Natural Gemstone Loose Beads | Matte Round | DIY Jewelry Making | 15" Strand

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About this item Explore your creative side with our 12mm Smooth Matte Banded Agate Gemstone Beads. These natural gemstones are perfect for DIY jewe...

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