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16-Inch Gemstones

The 16-inch strand is the industry standard—and no one stocks more of them than Dakota Stones. Browse more than 200 stone types across every color and pattern, from everyday staples like Amethyst and Jasper to collector favorites such as Red Garnet and rare Turquoise mine-runs. Because the strands measure a full 15 – 16 inches, you get enough beads for matching earring pairs, stretch bracelets, or a necklace focal and still have extras for accents.
Need to drill down fast? Use the filter bar to sort by Stone Type when you know the gem you want, or by Color when you’re building a palette first. Shapes range from classic rounds and rondelles to cubes, heishi, chips, and rare designer cuts—each strand calibrated for even sizing and smooth stringing.
Whether you’re a hobbyist replenishing a bead board or a pro assembling a full production run, this category is the workhorse of our catalog: reliable lengths, vast variety, and new additions arriving every month. Dive in, filter your way to the perfect strand, and keep your design queue flowing with Dakota Stones’ biggest collection.

Tourmaline 4-6mm Banded Chip A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Tourmaline is classified as a semiprecious stone and occurs in a vast array of colors, everything from colorless to black, from pastel to bright to...

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Tourmaline 3-5mm Banded Chip A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Banded Mixed Stone 7-9mm Chips - Amethyst and Citrine - 15-16 Inch Strands

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This banded strand of chips features Amethyst and Citrine.

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Banded Mixed Stone 7-9mm Chips - Amazonite/Green Aventurine/Lapis - 15-16 Inch

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This banded strand of chips features Amazonite, Green Aventurine, and Lapis

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Banded Mixed Stone 6-9mm Chips - Labradorite/Peach Moonstone/Moonstone - 15-16 Inch

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This banded strand of chips features Labradorite, Peach Moonstone, and Moonstone.

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Banded Mixed Stone 6-9mm Chips - Amethyst and Rose Quartz - 15-16 Inch

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This banded strand of chips features Amethyst, Rose Quartz, and Purple Rose Quartz.

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Labradorite 5x7mm Faceted Irregular Rondelle AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Labradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This...

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Labradorite 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle AAA Grade- 15-16 Inch

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Labradorite 8x10mm Puff Oval AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Labradorite 10x13mm Irregular Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch

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Diopside 6mm Faceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Diopside is a calcium and magnesium silicate mineral. It is transparent or translucent, and can display a nearly emerald green color due to the pre...

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Diopside 2.5mm Table Cut Cube - 15-16 Inch

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Diopside is a calcium and magnesium silicate mineral. It is transparent or translucent, and can display a nearly emerald green color due to the pre...

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Diopside 2x3mm Faceted Rondelle AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Diopside is a calcium and magnesium silicate mineral. It is transparent or translucent, and can display a nearly emerald green color due to the pre...

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Strawberry Quartz 6x11mm Side Drilled Points - 15-16-Inch

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Strawberry Quartz is a translucent, milky to pink silicon dioxide mineral. Its needle to like inclusions of hematite are iridescent red. Quartz has...

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Green Aventurine 6x11mm Side Drilled Points - 15-16-Inch

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Green Aventurine is a green translucent quartz with glimmering metallic inclusions. Green is the most common color for Aventurine, but it can also ...

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Sodalite 6x11mm Side Drilled Points - 15-16-Inch

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Sodalite is named for its sodium content and may be classified as a feldspathoid. Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s lapis” beca...

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Rose Quartz 6x11mm Side Drilled Points - 15-16-Inch

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Rose Quartz is a silicon dioxide crystal and one of the most common varieties of the Quartz family. It is a translucent to transparent stone with a...

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Labradorite 6x11mm Side Drilled Points - 15-16-Inch

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Amethyst 6x11mm Side Drilled Points - 15-16-Inch

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Amethyst is a beautiful purple stone, known as a “Gem of Fire” by ancient cultures. It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at ...

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Brazilian Amazonite 6x11mm Side Drilled Points - 15-16-Inch

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Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...

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Sunstone 6x11mm Side Drilled Points - 15-16-Inch

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Sunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catc...

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Crystal Quartz 6x11mm Side Drilled Points - 15-16-Inch

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Crystal Quartz is a naturally occurring clear and colorless Quartz. It is a crystalline form of Quartz said to have many divine properties includin...

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White Howlite 8mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch

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White Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or...

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Tiger Eye 8mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch

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Tiger Eye is a macrocrystalline Quartz stone with bands of rich golds and browns. Its chatoyant layers that create a flash which seems to emanate f...

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FAQ

Are all Dakota Stones gemstone beads genuine?

Yes, all of our gemstone beads are made from authentic, natural materials. Any treatments (such as stabilization or dyeing) are clearly noted.

Are gemstone beads durable for everyday jewelry?

Most stones are durable, but hardness varies. Softer stones (below 6 on the Mohs scale) are best for necklaces or earrings rather than rings or bracelets.

How are Dakota Stones ethically sourced?

We work directly with trusted suppliers around the world to ensure responsible mining, fair labor, and environmentally conscious sourcing.