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Tourmaline

About Tourmaline

Tourmaline is an unsurpassable stone. It comes in a wide variety of colors, all with a lovely fire. In fact, a single bead may have layers and layers of colors – hues and shades of such subtle intensity – that if you are receptive, it will cast a spell of beauty, magic, and fantasy on you. If not multi-colored, a single stone is at least dichroic (showing two colors).

The colors of tourmaline are as natural as life itself. This is because color has an immediate impact on our emotions. Tourmaline shows the greatest color range of any gemstone, almost any shade is possible, right from jet-black to the colorless. Its multiple shades embrace the entire universe in all its hues, and the many subtleties of color make it an immensely enjoyable gemstone, both for the creative designer and the avid connoisseur. The name justifies its nature, which comes from an ancient Sri Lankan word, turmali, which means “of various colors.”

It is very versatile, and brings a positive influence to all those who come in contact with it. This is due to its clarity, because of which it does not hold or absorb negativity. Indeed it is a sensitive stone for sensitive people; gentle, yet powerful.

A unique property of tourmaline is observed in relation to electricity. Not only is it a good conductor, but also a good generator of electricity, i.e. it has the capability to produce electric charges when it is heated or cooled. It is a proven fact that because of this tremendous electric nature, tourmaline influences the nervous system, which needs vital electric energy generated within the body to sustain its rhythms.

Tourmaline’s nearly universal popularity is based on two very important considerations: first, it is a bright and beautiful gemstone that can be found in just about any color; and second, it is affordable to all designers and collectors.

2mm Tourmaline Round Beads
$15.00 per strand

4mm Tourmaline Round Beads
$20.00 per strand

5x7mm Tourmaline Plain Flat Oval Beads
$18.00 per strand
Lovely flat oval shape beads
there are variances in the size
5x7mm Tourmaline Flat Oval
Click on the pic to see a close-up

4mm Tourmaline Plain Rondelle Beads
$26.00 per strand
Lovely saucer shape beads
Hand cut faceting
Click on the pic to see a close-up

4mm Tourmaline Faceted Rondelle Beads
$20.00 per strand
Lovely saucer shape beads
Hand cut faceting
Click on the pic to see a close-up

Tiki Monsters

Tiki Monster Beads  – 1/2″ diameter, 1-2″ Long

$7.50 per 10 pieces, assorted. Two colors available. Brown or White

Beads in the shape of what I like to think of as Easter Island statues, and these were probably worn by High Priests during their once a month Virgin sacrifices and are now considered quite retro. Actually, these pieces are drilled through the top only, with the hole exiting through the back of the piece. Each bead is about two inches long and are probably meant to be used as center pieces or pendants. They’re really cool and are available in two colors. One is what we like to call “Natural” (or just not washed), so it’s kind of brown and the other is a bleached version, all white and pristine. Your choice. Brown or white, good or evil, ebony or ivory.. 🙂

Now, what are they made of you ask… hmmmm. In my worldly knowledge, I would venture to say they are made of bone. What type of bone? Well let’s just draw a veil over that shall we? I got them from Indonesia, so I can’t really tell. But if I had to say something, it would be that they were made of bone. We’ve named each one appropriately and numbered them. Please specify WHITE OR BROWN when ordering.

Sterling Silver Toggles

Plain Toggle Clasps

9mm Shiny Flat, $1.50
12mm Shiny Ball, $4.25
9mm Shiny Ball, $3.00
Gold-filled:
12mm Shiny Ball, $5.50
9mm Shiny Ball, $3.75

Heart-shaped Toggles

12mm Heart Toggle Clasp
$4.50 each or $375.00/100

Bali and Bali Style Toggles

Bali toggles – All handmade in Bali!
Threaded Toggle Clasp
Available in 10, 12 and 14mm
Antiqued and Shiny finish for each size
10mm = $1.25 each
12mm = $1.75 each
14mm = $2.00 each
Antiqued Finish Twisted Rope Threaded Toggle Clasp
Bali#6 14mm = $2.00 each
Bali#5 12mm = $1.75 each
Bali#4 10mm = $1.25 each
Bali-style Toggle Clasps

All handmade in India
Please note! Supplies of these are limited and very erratic…
Click on the pictures to see a close-up

#TG104 15mm Antiqued Fleur de Lis 1-strand = $2.75
15mm Antiqued Center Rope Style 2-strand = $3.50
#848 16mm Twist Wire = 1 Strand $3.00 each
#848 16mm Twist Wire = 2 Strand SOLD OUT
#848 16mm Twist Wire = 3 Strand SOLD OUT
#4051 15mm Twist Rope Style = $2.00 each
#4054 13mm Heart Style SOLD OUT

Sterling Silver Pendants

Sterling Silver Gem Encrusted Pendants

ROW A = $25.00 each
ROW B = $30.00 each
ROW C = $50.00 each
ROW D = $40.00 each

Gorgeous handmade pendants in sterling silver, with genuine, high-quality stones embedded throughout. Includes heavy bails to dangle from any chain, or to add to any custom design piece as earrings or charms or accent pieces.

Sold by the piece.
Choose by row and number
Click on the picture to see a close-up

Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendants

CHINESE TURQUOISE PENDANTS

We got these from a collector’s estate, who kept them under lock and key for many years. These are excellent for any project as gorgeous centerpieces and are all natural, no enhancements whatsoever. Assorted shapes and sizes, sold by the PIECE We’ve measured only the turquoise in the pendants so the bail and ring and setting stick out a little more than the size of the turquoise. PLEASE NOTE: Each of these is ONE OF A KIND and we will try to keep this page updated as we sell the pendants off. It may also be wise to note any substitutes you will want (in the “comments” section of the shopping cart) in case the one you ordered has already been sold. Priced as marked.

Small Ovals
#T1 #T2 #T3 #T4
15x20mm
SOLD
18x23mm
SOLD
15x20mm
SOLD
21x25mm
$30.00

 

Large Ovals
#T5 #T6 #T7 #T8
24x32mm
SOLD
30x35mm
SOLD
20mm
$30.00
18mm
SOLD

 

Rectangle Shapes
#T13 #T14 #T15 #T16
18x25mm
SOLD
18x25mm
SOLD
22mm
SOLD
20mm
$25.00

 

Miscellaneous Shapes
#T21 #T22 #T23 #T24
22mm Triangle
SOLD
25x30mm Diamond
$25.00
25mm Oval
$25.00
20mm Oval
$20.00

 

Free Form Shapes
#T25 #T26 #T27 #T28
20x28mm
SOLD
20x32mm
$35.00
22x30mm
$35.00
25x28mm
$35.00

Sterling Silver Beads and Findings

  • Prices fluctuate with the metal markets and as we restock. Prices on our ONLINE ORDER form are correct and probably higher than what you see here.
  • All prices are per 100 items, except where stated.
  • For items marked $$$, a higher price applies for orders less than 100 pieces – see shopping cart for details
  • Items on a blue background are not regular stock, but can be special ordered and will take (usually) 1-2 weeks for delivery. Minimum order per special order item is 100 pieces, or as shown, and we cannot take returns on these. Email us for special ordering details or questions.
  • Beads are shown larger than actual size for clarity
Item Description Price
Round
Shown: 4-8mm Seamless Round
2mm Small Hole (.024) $4.04
2mm (.035) $4.04
2mm Seamless Large Hole (.9mm) $4.04
2.5mm $5.35
2.5mm Seamless Large Hole (1.1mm) $5.35
3mm $8.94
3mm Seamless Large Hole (1.2mm) $10.72
4mm Round Seamless $12.15
4mm Large Hole (.060) Seamless $13.00
5mm Round Seamless $29.34
6mm Round Seamless $38.02
7mm Round Seamless $61.42
8mm Round Seamless $84.16
10mm (each) $1.12
11mm (each) $1.40
12mm (each) $1.54
Beads larger than 12mm are discontinued
Corrugated Round
Shown: 3-6mm Corrugated Round

Shown: 12mm “UFO”
3mm seamless $$$ $18.00
4mm seamless $$$ $29.04
5mm seamless $$$ $43.74
5mm Large Hole seamless $$$ $43.74
6mm seamless $$$ $67.30
12mm “UFO” $125.00
7mm $78.78
8mm $85.84
9mm $164.62
10mm $176.90
Mirror Facet Round
Disco Balls with large holes
2.5mm $9.98
3mm $13.95
4mm $23.17
5mm $37.84
Stardust Round and Rondelle
Very Sparkly
3mm $14.00
4mm $20.22
5mm $22.74
6mm $45.96
7mm $59.46
8mm $79.17
4mm Rondelle $15.90
5mm Rondelle $23.82
6mm Rondelle $37.80
Ovals, etc.
Shown: 3x5mm Oval, 3x7mm Oval
2.5×6.5 Rice & 3x9mm Plain Capsule (top right)
2.5×3.5mm Plain Oval $8.79
3x5mm Plain Oval $$$ $16.98
3x5mm Pearl Bead $$$ $8.75
3x7mm Plain Oval DISCONTINUED
5x7mm Plain Oval $25.00
Shown: 5×7/4x10mm Oval, 3.5×6.5mm Plain Cone
4x10mm Plain Oval $38.25
6x9mm Plain Oval $55.06
3x9mm Plain Capsule $35.85
4x15mm Plain Cone $45.92
3.5×6.5mm Plain Cone $31.97
1.7×6.4mm Pin Bead $11.35
Shown: 1.7×6.4/1.7×14.4mm Pins,
5mm Dbl Cone, 3×5/3x7mm Corr. Ovals, 3mm Plain Donut, 5mm Plain Donut, 5mm Corr.BiCone, 5mm Corr. Donut
6.5mm Corrugated Fancy Lantern & 4.5mm Corr. Hogan
1.7×14.4mm Pin Bead $18.35
3x5mm Oval Corrugated $$$ $9.17
3x7mm Twist Oval Corrugated DISCONTINUED
3mm Plain Donut $8.81
5mm Plain Donut DISCONTINUED
4.5mm Plain Hogan $16.00
6mm Plain Hogan $22.00
4.5mm Corrugated Hogan $17.50
5mm Corrugated BiCone $15.20
5mm Corrugated Donut $13.60
6.5mm Fancy Corrugated Lantern $56.32
Large Oval/Cylinder ovals
3x9mm Plain Capsule
(see photo with ovals above)
$23.60
5x8mm Smooth Oval $29.30
5x8mm Corr. Oval $31.85
Fancy
Shown: 4.5mm Ribbon Cylinder,
6×5.5mm Woven Box Bead, 7mm Star Bead
4.5mm Ribbon Cylinder $64.00
6×5.5mm Woven Box Bead $58.00
7mm Star Bead $42.00
Faceted and CUBE Shape
Shown: 3mm Fct Rnd, 2.5mm Fct Rnd, 3x9mm Fct Capsule
2mm Fct Rnd, 4.5mm Faceted Donut, 4mm Faceted Rnd
2mm Faceted Round $6.75
2.5mm Faceted Round $8.80
3mm Faceted Round $14.75
4mm Faceted Round $18.50
3x9mm Faceted Capsule $29.27
3mm Large Hole (.060) CUBE SS $24.65
4mm Large Hole (.060) CUBE SS $39.32
Plain Flat
Shown: 3-6mm Plain Flat

Shown: 5mm Satin Finish Rhinestone Rondelle
3mm $$$ $25.30
4mm $$$ $35.00
5mm $$$ $50.20
6mm $60.17
6mm Rounded Ring Shape $29.80
5mm Rhinestone Rondelle $130.00
7mm $84.27
8mm $120.56
9mm $128.27
10mm $154.74
Corrugated Flat
Shown: 4-6mm Corrugated Flat
4mm $$$ $40.50
4mm Sharp Edge $69.40
5mm $$$ $78.00
5mm Sharp Edge $84.25
6mm $82.66
7mm $121.64
8mm $155.06
9mm $179.28
10mm $196.34
Plain Rondelle
Shown: 4-6mm Plain

Shown: 4mm Large Hole Rondelle
4mm $$$ $27.20
4mm Large Hole $30.00
5mm $$$ $38.25
6mm $$$ $58.28
7mm $73.28
8mm $102.07
9mm $155.36
10mm $200.00
Corrugated Rondelle
Shown: 4-6mm Corrugated Rondelle
4mm $$$ $33.60
5mm $$$ $45.02
6mm $$$ $55.60
7mm $$$ $80.20
8mm $150.06
9mm $180.28
10mm $192.34
NUGGET SHAPES
8X10mm Twisted Nugget $56.00
9.5x10mm Octagon Nugget $94.85
8.5x9mm Twisted Nugget $75.00
9x10mm Dented Hexagon Nugget $110.00
COIL SPRING BEAD SHAPES
6x7mm Coil Spring Bell Cap $24.50
4mm Coil Spring Oval $15.50
Crimps and Crimp End Caps
Shown: 2×2 and 2x3mm Crimp
Shown: Crimp End Caps and Hooks
Shown: .019 (Inside Diameter) Crimp End Caps
Shown: 5x10mm and 3x11mm Coil End Caps
2x1mm $6.50
2x2mm $7.00
2x3mm $9.00
3x3mm $16.10
1.4mm Crimp End Cap $175.00
1.4mm Crimp End Cap With HOOK $175.00
2mm Crimp End Cap $275.00
2mm Crimp End Cap With HOOK $275.00
3mm Crimp End Cap $375.00
3mm Crimp End Cap With HOOK $375.00
4mm Crimp End Cap $475.00
4mm Crimp End Cap With HOOK $475.00
1/2mm Crimp End Cap with RING (.019 ID) $28.75
3x11mm Coil End Cap $150.00
5x10mm Coil End Cap $215.00
Plain Tubes
Shown: 1×8, 1×10, 2×6 and 2x12mm
3×3, 3×6 and 3x12mm
1x8mm Plain Tube DISCONTINUED
1x10mm Plain Tube $8.13
2x6mm Plain Tube $12.64
2x12mm Plain Tube $22.78
3x3mm Plain Tube $12.10
Liquid
Shown: 1×2 and 1x4mm Plain, 1x4mm Twist
1x2mm Plain Superfine (per oz.) $29.11
1x4mm Plain (per oz.) $29.11
1x4mm Twist (per oz.) $31.11
Special, Curved & Twist Tubes
Shown: 1.5×15 W/Pearl Cup and 2x24mm Curved
1.5x10mm Tornado Twist
1×8 and 1x10mm Twist, 2×3 Triangle
1.5x15mm Curved Tube $17.85
1.5x15mm Curved Tube W/Pearl Cup $46.52
1.5x25mm Curved Tube $$$ $28.92
2x15mm Curved Tube $23.75
2x15mm Curved TWIST Tube $26.95
2x24mm Curved Tube $33.52
1x8mm Twist Tube DISCONTINUED
1x10mm Twist Tube DISCONTINUED
1.5x10mm Tornado Twist Tube $17.00
2x3mm Triangle Tube $4.36
Eye and Headpins
Shown: 2″ 22g Eyepin, 1″ 24g Headpin,
Screw Eye With Peg
(shown larger than actual size)
1.5″ 22g (.025) Eyepin $19.70
2″ 22g (.025) Eyepin $29.50
Screw Eye With Peg $10.56
1″ 22g (.020) Headpin $19.00
1″ 24g (.020) Headpin $17.00
1.5″ 22g (.025) Headpin $21.50
1.5″ 24g (.020) Headpin $20.74
1.5″ 26g (.016) Headpin $16.42
2″ 22g (.025) Headpin $25.20
2″ 24g (.020) Headpin $26.92
2″ 26g (.016) Headpin $22.30
3″ 22g (.025) Headpin $35.46
Wire by the Ounce
Shown: Sterling Silver Wire on a Spool
18g (.040″) Half Hard Wire Per oz. [12 ft] $38.52
20g (.032″) Half Hard Wire Per oz. [19 ft] $38.52
22g (.025″) Half Hard Wire Per oz. [31 ft] $38.52
24g (.020″) Half Hard Wire Per oz. [47.5 ft] $38.52
5 oz or more $34.12
10 oz or more $30.71
Springring
Shown: 5-7mm Springring
5mm $9.65
6mm $22.00
7mm Open $55.30
7mm Closed $55.58
8mm $64.70
9mm $72.00
12mm $259.88
14mm $275.28
16mm $289.02
Lobster Clasps,Hook & Eye, Magnetic, etc..
Single and Multi Strand

Shown: 10.5, 12, 8.5mm Lobster Clasps, 3.6×11 Barrel,
Hook & Eye 20g, 5x12mm Oval Filigree Clasp
9mm Round Filigree Clasp’
Shown: Round Multi Strand Hook & Eye Clasps
9mm Lobster (No Ring) $52.04
10.5mm Lobster (No Ring) $75.50
12mm Lobster (No Ring) $80.60
14mm Lobster (No Ring) $175.36
16mm Lobster (No Ring) $164.60
18mm Lobster (No Ring) $221.61
Hook & Eye 20g (.032) $65.62
Hook & Eye 9mm Round 1 Strand $210.00
Hook & Eye 9mm Round 2 Strand $220.00
Hook & Eye 9mm Round 3 Strand $240.00
Hook & Eye 16mm Round 2 Strand $500.00
Hook & Eye 16mm Round 3 Strand $550.00
Hook & Eye 16mm Round 4 Strand $575.00
3.6x11mm Barrel $121.50
5x12mm Oval Filigree $232.81
9mm Round Filigree $353.56
4x11mm Filigree Chain Plaque $10.00
9mm Toggle Clasp Ball End (each) $3.00
Shown: 12mm Toggle Clasp Please note! Styles may vary slightly from those shown.
12mm Toggle Clasp Ball End (each) $4.50
9mm Trigger Lobster Clasp (no ring) $92.00
Shown: 9mm and 11mm Trigger Clasp
11mm Trigger Lobster Clasp (no ring) $104.00
7mm Floating Heart Lobster Clasp (each) $2.20 Shown: Double and single strand Heart Clasp
Floating Heart Lobster Clasp
7mm Heart Clasp Single Strand (each) $3.50
7mm Heart Clasp Double Strand (each) $4.15
12mm Heart Toggle Clasp (100 sets) $270.00
Shown: Heart Toggle Clasp
12mm Heart Toggle Clasp (each) $3.50
3.5cm “S” Clasp (each) $2.50
3-strand Box Clasp (each) $3.25
2-strand Box Clasp (each) $3.00
Small Magnetic Clasp (each) $3.00
Large Magnetic Clasp (each) $4.00
Multi Strand TUBE Clasps
2-Strand Tube Clasp (each) $4.50
3-strand Tube Clasp (each) $5.00
4-strand Box Clasp (each) $5.50
Bead Caps Sterling Silver
4.5mm Scallopped Bead Cap SS $9.75
7mm Scallopped Bead Cap SS $16.48
8mm Flower Bead Cap SS $50.00
9mm Star Bead Cap SS $55.00
More Bead Caps from Bali
Round Splitrings
Shown: 5-8mm Round Splitrings
Shown: Medium Snap Bail
4.5mm $7.20
5mm $10.38
6mm $11.79
7.3mm $24.50
8mm $34.09
Medium Snap Bail (each) $0.35
Jumprings

Shown: 6mm Closed, 4mm Round,
5mm Oval Jumprings & 8mm Twist Round
3.5mm Oval Open $2.50
4mm Oval Angle Cut Open $6.55
5mm Oval Open $8.10
4mm Round Open $3.92
4mm Round Closed $6.00
5mm Round Closed $12.00
6mm Round Closed $14.00
7mm Round Closed $16.00
8mm Twist Round Closed $16.50
Beadtips
Shown: 3.5mm Clamshell, 3mm .028 + 0.38 Holes
3.5mm Clamshell Beadtip $22.09
3mm .028 Hole Beadtip $17.00
Earring & Hoop Findings

Shown: 2x20mm Round 5 Ring Hoop

Shown: .025 Small Plain Hook, 5mm Standard Earnut,
8mm Premium Ear Back, Endless Hoop

Shown: 5mm *Eternity* Ear Clutch

Shown 35mm and 45mm Kidney Earwire

.029 Bead Hook, .022 Kidney, Flat French Ball/Coil
8mm Saucer/ring, .029 Plain Hook, Flat French Ball/Coil/Ring



ball earwire
PLAIN BALL EARWIRE SS
See also Chandelier Earring Findings
2x20mm Round 5 Ring Hoops (each) $1.85
28mm Octagon Bead Hoops $35.00
.025 Small Plain Earwire $36.00
.029 Wire Bead Hook $42.84
.022 Wire Kidney $35.40
Big 35mm Wire Kidney $85.00
Giant 45mm Wire Kidney $125.00
.029 Plain French Earwire $45.00
Plain Ball Earwire $45.00
Flat French Coil $45.00
Flat French Ball/Coil $60.00
12mm .050 Endless Tube Hoop $40.42
18mm .050 Endless Tube Hoop $55.28
35mm .050 Endless Tube Hoop $92.80
4mm Ball with Ring $54.04
5mm Ball with Ring $67.90
8mm Saucer with Ring DISCONTINUED
Clipback Earring 1/2 Ball/Ring (per pair) $10.00
Screwback Earring Ball/Ring (per pair) $10.00
5mm Standard Earnuts $16.00
5mm *Eternity* Ear Clutch $75.00
8mm Premium Ear Back $2.50 EACH
Miscellaneous
Shown: Leverback with Ring, 4.3mm Ridged Disc
2.5mm Flat Disc,
4.5mm Frosted Swirl Corr. Round,
4.5x7mm Frosted Swirl Corr. Oval, Hourglass 5x8mm
3x5mm Pearl Bead
Leverback With Ring $103.52
4.3mm Flat Disc with Ridge $12.87
2.5mm Flat Disc $4.92
4.5mm Frosted Swirl Corr. Round $12.87
4.5x7mm Frosted Swirl Corr. Oval $18.88
Eyes Only 20g (.032) $16.52
Hourglass Beads 5x8mm $55.00
SEPARATOR BEADS
Multi strand use
Available in assorted sizes
4mm 2 Hole Separator Flat Bead Sterling $36.00
4mm 3 Hole Separator Flat Bead Sterling $58.00
4mm 4 Hole Separator Flat Bead Sterling $100.00
5mm 2 Hole Separator Flat Bead Sterling $55.00
5mm 3 Hole Separator Flat Bead Sterling $85.00
SEPARATOR (Spacer) TUBES
Multi strand use
Available in 3 and 5 ring
2x12mm 3 Ring Separator Tube Sterling $45.00
2x18mm 5 Ring Separator Tube Sterling $55.00
SEPARATOR BARS
5mm Space between holes

Separator Bars (photo shows gold filled)
5mm 2 Hole Separator Bar Sterling $16.80
5mm 3 Hole Separator Bar Sterling $19.50
5mm 4 Hole Separator Bar Sterling $28.50
5mm 5 Hole Separator Bar Sterling $36.75
5mm 6 Hole Separator Bar Sterling $44.55

Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelets

Bead Bracelets

$9.95 each

Someone told us these were called ‘cuff’ bracelets, although we would be more inclined to call them “Beading Bracelets”. As you can see from the image, the bead at the end of the bracelet unscrews to allow you to add on or change beads on the bracelet. These are all Sterling Silver and are great for adding any combination of beads or even dangling them as interchangeable charms. The bead on the end is about 6-7mm, to give you an idea of the size, and the main part is about 2mm across. This is an adjustable cuff, so should fit most wrists.

Click on the photo to view a larger version.

Suggested beads to use on these:
Cat’s Eye Fireballs
Czech Glass Pony beads
6mm and 8mm Extra Large Hole Sterling Silver
Rhinestone Rounds in Sterling Silver

Smoky Quartz

Faceted Flat Teardrops
14mm (5 beads) = $35.00 per strand
12mm (9 beads) = $40.00 per strand
Very lovely deep brown tones
Excellent Quality – click pic to enlarge
Corrugated Pumpkin
$25.00 per strand
size variations 9-12mm
Click on the pic to see a close-up
7mm Smooth Disc
$18.00 per strand
Click on the pic to see a close-up

Silicone Beads

Silicone Beads? Spikeys? Punk Beads?

6mm Round = 40 cents each
8mm Round = 50 cents each
10mm Round = 60 cents each
6x15mm Tubes = 50 cents each

What should we call these? We know!!!
SPIKEY-MON… gotta catch’em all!!

They are made of rubber, and feel like koosh balls…
An amazing new texture for you to work with.
Drilled through, almost weightless!
Available in three sizes of rounds, plus tubes.

Available colors
First is “body” color, second is “highlights”
Rainbow, Pink/White, Pink/Yellow, Orange/Yellow, Black/White
Rasta, Blue/Lt. Blue, Blue/Pink, Blue/Green, Orange/Pink
NOT ALL COLORS AVAILABLE IN ALL SIZES: SEE SHOPPING CART FOR CURRENT STOCK

Special SALE
Assorted Bag of colors we call “seconds” – not colors we stock, in a variety of sizes
Bag of 50 pieces: $20.00

Seed Beads

Available in sizes 10-13
5 oz bag: $12.50
1/2 kilo bag: $20.00
About seed beeds

These are generally round, with size varying from 1-3mm. They are particularly used as spacers in jewelry. Most modern seed beads come either from the Czech Republic or Japan: the latter are generally regarded as being more uniform, which may or may not be a good thing! They also tend to have larger holes, and are sold by weight, rather than hanks, as is usually the case for Czech seed-beads. They’re made by drawning molten glass using a hollow tube, which is then cut into pieces, and may be reheated to round the ends. Beware beads from other sources such as China, as they may not be ‘true’ colored, with an external coating or dye that may not stand the test of time.

Seed bead size is measured in “aughts”. No-one knows why, but it refers to the number of beads of that size that can fit into about 20mm – hence, the more “aughts”, the smaller the bead: it’s thus the complete opposite of dress-sizes. They are either sold temporarily-strung on 20 ft. hanks or loose – Czech are generally the former, Japanese the latter.


Available in: Assorted,Baby Blue,Metallic Blue,Dark Red
Light Red,Orange,Green,Yellow,Purple,Black,Matte White,Hematite
More colors available – see shopping cart for details

Size Guide

All numbers approximate!

Size Diameter Per 1/2 kg Per 5 oz
10 2.3mm 40,000 11,000
11 2.1mm 48,000 14,000
12 1.9mm 66,000 19,000
13 1.7mm 90,000 25,000

See also our love bead strands

Sardonyx

The name sardonyx was originally two words, Sard Onyx, where ‘sard’ came from a dark reddish-brown variety of chalcedony, and is used here to indicate shades of red. It is also called Sard Quartz. This bead is stunning with its gorgeous red and brown banding around each bead. Available as listed, prices are per strand. Click on most of the pictures to see a close-up.

#089:
Pillow Beads
12x12mm = $18.00
 
#090:
Pillow Beads
15x20mm = $22.00
 
#091:
Teardrop Beads
12mm Flat Top Drilled
$22.00
 
#092:
Teardrop Beads
9mm Pear Shape Top Drilled
$18.00
 
#093:
Lantern Beads
10mm Faceted Lantern
$18.00
 
#094:
Button Beads
4x6mm Button
$15.00
 
#095:
Large Button Beads
6x10mm Button
$18.00
 
#084:
Round Beads
Available in 5 sizes
6mm = $10
8mm = $12
10mm = $16
16mm = $55
18mm = $65
 
#082:
9x12mm Oval
29 beads on a strand
$15.00/strand
 
#083:
7x14m Tube
15 beads on a strand
$20.00/strand