Gemstone Beads- page 1

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

Large Baltic Amber chips that are nicely polished, in a mixture of colors. (cognac, honey, butterscotch) They are more of a nugget size and very nice quality. They are genuine amber gemstones. Sold on 16" strands.

Size: 10-25mm

Medium Baltic Amber chips that are nicely polished, in a light honey color. These are genuine amber gemstone beads. Sold on 16" strands.

Size: 10-20mm

Medium Baltic Amber chips that are nicely polished. They are more of a nugget size. In a dark cognac color and are genuine gemstones. Sold on 16" strands.

Size: 10-20mm

Large milky brown colored amber resin beads in a barrel shape. These are high quality handmade beads. Amber resin is a great substitute for genuine old amber. These resin beads very closely resemble genuine raw amber in appearance: transparent and cloudy-opaque. As eco-friendly substitutes for mined genuine old amber, they are more durable and smoother to the touch. See view A, B. Sold on 16" strands.

Size: 17x27mm

These are excellent quality beads that are handmade from amber resin. They are rounds in a golden honey color. An affordable and great substitute for the older amber gemstones. These resin beads very closely resemble genuine raw amber in appearance: transparent and cloudy-opaque. As eco-friendly substitutes for mined genuine old amber, they are more durable and smoother to the touch. Sold on 16" strands. See the entire strand.

Size: 8mm

These gemstone beads are a translucent aventurine that is a light green color with a metallic iridescence. Aventurine is a form of chalcedony quartz that contains small inclusions of various shiny minerals that make it shimmer. It has a Mohs hardness of 7. Finish with these beads for a touch of class.  See entire strand. Sold on 16" strands.

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These are beautiful lavender jade beads that are an opaque light purple color. These beads are elongated cylinders with tapered ends. They are deeply carved with the Chinese longevity symbol. See view A, B. Circa 1970's

Size: 40 x 15mm

Amethyst round beads in a beautiful deep purple color that is regal. They are perfect for any season. These have nice clarity. See view A, B. Sold on 16" strands.

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These are beautiful old black nephrite jade beads in their natural condition, they have not been dyed or treated. They have a warm, lovely luster, but aren't as polished and shiny as black onyx . Rare and Vintage. Sold on 16" strands.

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Black Onyx is a gleaming highly polished gemstone. These are beautiful round beads and we have them in several sizes. Black jewelry is a classic and always in style. It mixes great with most every type of gemstone. Sold on 16" strands.

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Large 14mm Black Onyx beads that were superbly cut and polished in Hong Kong in the 1970's. They are highly polished and really excellent quality beads. Hong Kong was known for producing the highest quality beads in the 1970's and 1980's. Black jewelry is a classic and always in style. It mixes great with most every type of gemstone. Sold in packs of 6 beads. See view A, B.

Size: 14mm

Fabulous vintage Black Onyx beads that were superbly cut and polished in Hong Kong in the 1970's. They are cut to look like dice with a combination of polished sides and matte edges and corners. Similar to German Cathedral or window pane glass beads from the 1950s.They are really excellent quality beads. Hong Kong was known for producing the highest quality beads in the 1970's and 1980's. They are unlike any beads you will find today! Sold in packs of 6 beads. See view A, B, C, D.

Size: 11mm

These are old vintage rounds that have not been dyed or heat treated to enhance the color. Grade A+ natural blue

Size: 8mm

These are large golden agate beads that are cut and polished into a bone shape. Golden Agate is beautiful rich textured stone in shades of chocolate brown, golden yellow, honey, grey and tan. It has a banded look. Golden Agate is thought to promote truth and happiness. Very good quality beads. See View A, B, C.

Size: 15 x 18mm

These large oval beads are flat and would make a great belt, they also lay nicely in necklaces. Great cream background with interesting brown streaks through out. Sold on 16" strands.

Size: 35 x 25mm

These are natural carnelian rounds that are a deep even reddish amber color. We have them in 4mm rounds, that were machine cut. Really nice quality. Circa 1980. Sold on 16" strands. See another view.

Size: 4mm

These are natural carnelian beads that have been hand cut and faceted into diamond rectangles. The beads are a deep reddish brown color. Really rare shape. Circa 1970. Sold on 16" strands. See View A, B, C.

Size: 8 x 12mm

These natural carnelian rondelles are hand cut and carved. High quality and unique older stones. Circa 1950.

Size: 20x14mm

These citrine beads are cut into little flowers. They are drilled through the center of the flower. Citrine is pale to medium yellow-gold with good clarity. Hand cut so size varies slightly. Sold on 16" strands. See another view.

Size: 7 x 4mm

Citrine beads that are highly polished in a free form oval shaped bead. Citrine is pale to medium yellow-gold with good clarity. AB Quality. Sold on 16" strands. See entire strand.

Sizes: 15-20mm

These citrine nuggets have been tumbled to a smooth finish. Citrine is pale to medium yellow-gold with good clarity. These are drilled lengthwise, AB Quality. A customer favorite. Sold on 16" strands.

Size: 10 x 18mm

These cute turtles were carved out of genuine rock quartz crystals. They have a lot of nice details and are superb quality. They are drilled vertically, straight through the turtle's shell. They are really excellent quality AA beads, very clear with minimal inclusions. Sold in pairs of 2 beads. See view A, B.

Size: 22x14mm

Fabulous and rare vintage Rock Quartz Crystal Beads that were superbly cut and polished in Hong Kong in the 1970's. They are drilled diagonally with the edges and corners beveled. They are really excellent quality AA beads, very clear with minimal inclusions. Hong Kong was known for producing the highest quality beads in the 1970's and 1980's. They are unlike any beads you will find today! Sold in packs of 12 beads. See view A, B, C.

Size: 12mm

These are hand cut and faceted Hessonite gemstone beads. Hessonite belongs to the grossularite garnet group. While most grossularite garnet is green, hessonite typically has a orange-brown color which has earned it the nickname cinnamon stone. These are a dark and even color. Grade A. Sold on 16" strands. See View A, B.

Size: 6 x 12mm

Round Blue Lace Agate beads that are cut from the natural variety of a delicately colored light blue banded agate. The banding is subtle and the color is almost a lavender blue, to pale baby blue mixed with white. These are from the 1970's and some still have a label that says Made In Taiwan Sold on 16" strands.

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Cone shaped Blue Lace Agate beads that are cut from the natural variety of a delicately colored light blue banded agate. The banding is subtle and the color is almost a lavender blue, to pale baby blue mixed with white. These small cones look great on their own or framing other beads. These are from the 1970's and are sold on 16" strands. See view A, B, C.

Size: 10mm

These are lovely dark red garnet beads that were hand cut in India. Fabulous rich wine color that is a classic. Due to the handcrafted nature of the beads, size and shape may vary. Sold on 16" strands.

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Cobalt blue Lapis Lazuli beads that were superbly cut and polished into a bone shape, in Hong Kong in the 1970's. Hong Kong was known for producing the highest quality beads in the 1970's and 1980's. - These are beads are cobalt blue with some white inclusions. They are sold on 16" strands. See view A, B.

Size: 12 x 8mm

AA Quality fancy cut Lapis Lazuli beads that were superbly cut and polished in Hong Kong in the 1970's. They are in a hexagon cuboid shape and are really excellent quality beads. I never see this lovely cut anymore. Hong Kong was known for producing the highest quality beads in the 1970's and 1980's. - These are sold on 16" strands. See view A, B, C.

Size: 9mm

This is fine Lapis that is dark royal blue with a few white and gold pyrite flecks. A quality round beads - These are sold on 16" strands.

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These are beautiful fine quality jade beads that are a grayish pink color. These cylinder beads were deeply carved and pierced with beautiful Chinese designs. They are nicely polished beads in a tapered barrel or cylinder shape. See view A, B. You receive a pair in each order. Circa 1970's

Size: 30 x 14mm

Lovely cushion cut, faceted labradorite beads. This gemstone is a smoky gray color with beautiful blue and green splashes of color flashing out at different angles. The colors change with every movement Some say it resembles butterfly wings. See the matching pendants. These are sold on 16" strands. See the entire strand.

Size: 13 x 18mm

Lovely polished oval labradorite beads. This gemstone is a smoky gray color with beautiful blue and green splashes of color flashing out at different angles. The colors change with every movement Some say it resembles butterfly wings. See the matching pendants. These are sold on 16" strands. See the entire strand.

Size: 8 x 10mm

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