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(All Gemstone beads are sold on 16" strands unless otherwise indicated.)

Crazy Lace Agate Beads Fossil Round Beads - Teal Green Fossil Round Beads- Purple

Crazy Lace agate beads

These crazy lace agate beads are a creamy white, brown, black, gold and occasional pink swirling through out. It is a fine banded agate found in Mexico. Unique patterns for creating one-of-a-kind jewelry. Combine it with other earth color stones or use it alone. Whether you use it in strands, earrings or pendants, it complements autumn fashions or makes a welcome change of pace from the bright colors of summer. Sold on 16" strands. See another view.

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Vintage green fossil beads

This is a natural stone made from the fossilized remains of numerous tiny sea creatures.  The natural color is a yellowish off-white with speckles and subtle veining. These were permanently dyed and sealed a teal green color. Fossil makes wonderful additions to your jewelry because they have the look of more expensive gemstones.   Sold on 16" strands. See A, B, C, D.

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Vintage purple fossil beads

This is a natural stone made from the fossilized remains of numerous tiny sea creatures.  The natural color is a yellowish off- white with speckles and subtle veining. These were dyed and sealed a rich purple color. Fossil makes wonderful additions to your jewelry because they have the look of more expensive gemstones.   Sold on 16" strands.

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Fossil Round Beads- Fuchsia Fossil Rounds - Natural Fossil Round Beads - Turquoise

This is a natural stone made from the fossilized remains of numerous tiny sea creatures.  The natural color is a yellowish off- white with speckles and subtle veining. These were dyed and sealed a rich fuchsia color. Fossil makes wonderful additions to your jewelry because they have the look of more expensive gemstones.   Sold on 16" strands.

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Vintage natural fossil beads

This is a natural stone made from the fossilized remains of numerous tiny sea creatures.  The natural color is a yellowish off -white with speckles and subtle veining. It can be permanently dyed and sealed in many rich colors. Fossil makes wonderful additions to your jewelry because they have the look of more expensive gemstones. Fossil stone is unique to Taiwan and is a dense limestone containing microscopic marine fossils. Because of the nature of this material,no two beads are alike and the patterns and shading are unique to each bead. Fossil stone also takes a wonderful polish as you can see in the photographs and can be dyed a variety of colors. Sold on 16" strands. See view A, B, C, D.
 

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Turquoise fossil beads rounds

This is a natural stone made from the fossilized remains of numerous tiny sea creatures.  The natural color is a yellowish off- white with speckles and subtle veining. These were permanently dyed and sealed a turquoise color. Fossil makes wonderful additions to your jewelry because they have the look of more expensive gemstones.   Sold on 16" strands. See view A, B.

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Navy Fossil Round Beads Brown Fossil Round Beads Dark Pink Fossil Round Beads

Vintage Navy Fossil beads

This is a natural stone made from the fossilized remains of numerous tiny sea creatures.  The natural color is a yellowish off- white with speckles and subtle veining. These were permanently dyed and sealed a navy color. Fossil makes wonderful additions to your jewelry because they have the look of more expensive gemstones.   Sold on 16" strands. See view A, B.

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Vintage brown fossil gemstone beads

This is a natural stone made from the fossilized remains of numerous tiny sea creatures.   The natural color is a yellowish off- white with speckles and subtle veining. These were permanently dyed a reddish brown color and sealed and polished. Fossil makes wonderful additions to your jewelry because they have the look of more expensive gemstones.   Sold on 16" strands. See view A, B, C.

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Dark Pink Fossil Round Beads

This is a natural stone made from the fossilized remains of numerous tiny sea creatures.   The natural color is a yellowish off- white with speckles and subtle veining. It can be permanently dyed and sealed in many rich colors.  Fossil makes wonderful additions to your jewelry because they have the look of more expensive gemstones.  Sold on 16" strands. See view A, B, C.

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Fossil Round Beads - Gray

Blue Lace Agate Cabochons

Lapis Lazuli Chips-B

Fossil beads in gray

This is a natural stone made from the fossilized remains of numerous tiny sea creatures.  The natural color is a yellowish off- white with speckles and subtle veining. These were dyed and sealed a dark gray color.   Fossil makes wonderful additions to your jewelry because they have the look of more expensive gemstones.   Sold on 16" strands.

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Blue Lace Agate Cabochons

Round Blue Lace Agate cabochons that are cut from the natural variety of a delicately colored light blue banded agate. The banding may be straight, or wavy, and colors vary from almost a lavender blue, to pale baby blue mixed with white. See another image. Sold in pairs. They are a good match to our blue lace agate beads.

Size: 16mm

$4.00 for 2

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lapis gemstone chips

This is Lapis Lazuli that is royal blue with white and gold pyrite flecks. Cut in a chip style beads. These are sold on 16" strands. B quality

Size: 6-12mm

$12.00 a strand

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Smoky Quartz Briolettes

Large Pipestone Squash Beads

Large Pipestone Teardrop Beads

Smoky quartz facetted briolette beads

Lovely Smoky Quartz gemstone beads that are a flat, pear shape briolette. They are high quality faceted, genuine gemstones. Shapes and colors may vary slightly with these natural gemstones. Sold in pairs.

Size: 9x12mm

$4.00 pair

Vintage Pipestone Large Squash Beads

These are large beads made of African Pipestone. The beads are a pretty red clay color. It is a gemstone that is easily carved and these are hand made and they have ridges carved in them. The beads are a large round squash bead. Circa 1960. There are 24 beads on a strand. See view A, B.

Size: 16mm

$14.00 a strandSold out

Vintage pipestone teardrop beads

These are large beads made of African Pipestone. The beads are a pretty red clay color. It is a gemstone that is easily carved and these are hand made and they have ridges carved in them. The beads are a large pear or teardrop shape. Circa 1960. There are 17 beads on a strand. See view A, B.

Size: 24 x 15mm (size varies)

$14.00 a strand Sold out

Red Zebra Jasper Rondelles 20mm

Yellow Jade Rounds - light

Turquoise Tube Strand - Natural

Red Zebra Jasper Rondelles 20mm

These large rondelle beads are 20mm across and 15mm thick. They are a beautiful reddish brown on a cream background. The beads have lovely swirling patterns and streaks through out. See view A, B. Vintage

Size: 20 x 15mm

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light yellow jade beads

Natural high quality Yellow Jade beads in a round shape. They have a soft warm buttery yellow color. Not dyed or treated. These are sold on 16" strands. See entire strand.

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Vintage turquoise tube beads

These are old stock, natural turquoise tube beads that are a very even greenish blue color. They are high quality turquoise beads that were very evenly cut, sold on 16" strands. This is not dyed and it is not Howlite. It is old stock turquoise. See another view.

Size: 5mm

$26.00 a strand Sold out

Green Onyx - Vintage Botswana Agate Faceted White Howlite Round Beads- Vintage

Green onyx beads

Beautiful green onyx that is a lovely blue-green azure color. They look fabulous in the light. The eye-catching color is fantastic layered alone or when paired with other gemstones. Dyed Sold on 16" strand.

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Facetted Botswana Agate Round Beads

These agate beads have a gray background with beautiful white, brown, and light gray bands. Botswana Agate is a variety of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. It is predominantly banded in shades of pink and gray, though some layers may contain a muted brown or apricot. Very nicely faceted and heavily banded - Very good quality - Sold on 16" strands. See the whole strand.

Size: 12mm

$34.00 a strand Sold out

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Vintage white howlite beads

These are lovely vintage natural white howlite gemstone beads in 10mm rounds. They are a snow-white color with fine grey veining. They will mix well with black jade and black onyx. Found in California. See another view. These are sold on 16" strands.

Size: 10mm

$7.00 a strand Sold out

Turquoise Cube Strand - Natural

Turquoise Nuggets - Natural

Large Turquoise Heishi Beads - Natural 15mm

VIntage turquoise gemstone cube beads

These are old stock - natural turquoise cube beads that are a greenish blue color and have some brown matrix running through them. The holes are running through the corners. They are high quality turquoise beads that were very evenly cut, sold on 16" strands (color will vary a little). This is not dyed and it is not Howlite. It is old stock turquoise.
See view A, B, C.

Size: 5mm

$24.00 a strand Sold out

Vintage turquoise nugget beads square

These are old stock - natural turquoise nuggets that were cut in a free form rectangular shape. They are a lovely traditional turquoise blue color with a strong black & brown matrix running through them. On some beads there is spider web matrix. They have a wonderful cut and polish. This is not dyed and it is not Howlite. It is old stock turquoise. You will receive this exact strand that is pictured. See view A, B This strand is 16".

Size: Average 14 x 20mm

$46.00 a strand Sold

Large turquoise heishi beads 15mm

These are old stock - natural turquoise heishi beads with dark matrix running through out. They were cut in a wheel shape with rounded edges and are about 5mm thick and 15mm in diameter. They are a Blue/green color with a slightly tumbled cut. Probably hand cut because the size does vary and you will receive this exact strand that is 16". See view A, B.

Average Size: 15 x 5mm

$35.00 a strand Sold

Turquoise Oval Nugget Beads Green Turquoise Rectangular Strand - Natural

Green Turquoise Nuggets - Natural

Vintage green turquoise oval nugget beads

These are old stock - natural turquoise oval nuggets with beautiful polish. The size of each bead varies from almost round to oval. They will be wonderful for all your designs. They are a Blue/green color with lines of matrix through out. They are very smooth and shiny and average 15mm in size, You get this exact 16" strand. See view A, B.

Size: Average 15mm

$30.00 a strand

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Vintage green turquoise beads rectangles

These are old stock, natural green turquoise beads. They are a dark green color with brown matrix. They are high quality turquoise beads that were very evenly cut into a rare rectangular shape. They are 10mm long and 6mm wide, they have rounded edges and are puffy. This strand is 16" long. This is not dyed and it is not Howlite. It is old stock turquoise. See view A, B.

Size: 10 x 6mm

$24.00 a strand Sold out

Vintage green turquoise nuggets

These are old stock - natural turquoise nuggets in a green color. They have strong black & brown matrix running through them. On some beads there is spider web matrix. They have a wonderful cut and polish, with rounded smooth edges. This is not dyed and it is not Howlite. It is old stock turquoise. You will receive this exact strand that is pictured. See view A, B This strand is 16".

Size: Average 10mm

$24.00 a strand Sold out

Leopard Skin Jasper (red) Donut Beads - 20mm

Chinese Brown Jade Carved Cylinder Beads Turquoise Heishi Strand 4mm- Natural

Leopard Skin Jasper (red) Donut Beads

Leopard skin comes in an interesting mix of red, brown, and gray giving the stone an ethnic feel. It has unique multi color spots, patches with striking color patterns that can stand alone or mix wonderfully with a multitude of other stones and beads. These beads are 20mm donut beads with holes through the middle. See another view. These are sold on 16" strands.

Size: 20mm

$16.00 a strand Sold out

Brown Jade carved cylinder beads

This is a beautiful pair of fine quality jade beads that are a rich reddish mahogany brown color. These cylinder beads were deeply carved and pierced in beautiful Chinese designs. They have a nice even color and are nicely polished beads. See view A, B. You receive this exact pair. Circa 1970's

Size: 35 x 14mm

$24.00 for pair Sold

Vintage 4mm Turquoise Heishi

These vintage beads are genuine natural greenish blue turquoise. They have great black & brown matrix running through them. They are high quality turquoise that is very evenly cut, sold on 16" strands (color will vary a little). These are not dyed and not howlite. See the entire strand.

Size: 3.5-4mm

$30.00 Sold out

Tree Agate Twisted Diamonds Vintage Turquoise Old Stock Faceted Oval Beads

Amethyst Squares

vintage tree agate twisted diamond beads

These are Grade A vintage natural green and white Tree Agate gemstone beads. They are large twisted diamond shaped beads. They are wonderful premium shaped beads. They are a snow-white color with splashes of forest green. See view A, B.

Size: 30 x 18mm

$16.00 Sold out

Vintage faceted turquoise beads natural

These are old stock - natural turquoise faceted oval beads. They are elongated ovals that are a greenish blue color and have some brown matrix running through them.. They are high quality turquoise beads old stock turquoise that are hand cut, sold on 16" strands (color will vary a little). This is not dyed and it is not Howlite. The beads average size is 17x9mm. See view A,B.

Size: 17x9mm

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Amethyst gemstone square beads

These squares have all the color variations seen in amethyst gemstones. They vary from a light grayish purple to a deep dark royal purple and every shade in between. The squares have soft rounded edges and are ready to be strung into a striking necklace. Sold on 16" strands. See View A, B, C.

Size: 9mm

$18.00 a strand Sold out

Blue Turquoise Heishi Strand 4mm

White Quartz Carved Bison Beads

Large Turquoise Heishi Beads - Natural 12mm

Vintage blue turquoise 3mm heishe beads

These vintage beads are 3mm blue turquoise cut in a heishe style. They are a sky blue color with some black matrix running through them. They are nice quality turquoise that is very evenly cut and smooth to run your hand over. Sold on 16" strands (color will vary a little). These beads came from an older estate and I do not know if the turquoise has been treated or dyed. See the entire strand.

Size: 3mm

$24.00 Sold out

white quartz carved bison buffalo beads

These Bison or Buffalo beads were carved out of opaque white quartz. These unique beads are 3D and have a lot of nice detailing. There is a hole running down through the center of the back. See View A, B, C.

Size: 27 x 15mm

$3.00 each Sold out

Large turquoise heishi beads 15mm

These are old stock - natural turquoise heishi beads with dark matrix running through out. They were cut in a wheel shape with rounded edges and are about 4-5mm thick and 12mm in diameter. They are a Blue/green color with a slightly tumbled cut. Probably hand cut because the size does vary. This strand is 16" long. See view A, B.

Size: 12 x 5mm (average)

$30.00 a strand Sold out

Lemon Chrysoprase Faceted Ovals

Carved Chinese Turquoise Barrel Beads  

Lemon chrysoprase beads

Australian Lemon Chrysoprase beads, beautifully faceted into ovals. They are a fabulous solid pistachio color with no inclusions at all. These are sold on 16" strands. AA quality

Size: 15x20mm

$30.00 Sold out

Vintage carved Chinese Barrel Beads

These vintage beads are carved from turquoise in a Chinese style barrel. They have a little brown matrix running through them. They are high quality turquoise beads that were nicely carved into barrels that are 16mm long and 12mm wide. These turquoise beads were most likely stabilized so that they could be carved. Untreated turquoise is very brittle and difficult to carve. Circa 1980. See view A, B.

Size: 12x16mm

$7.00 each Sold out

 
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