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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.

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Blue Moonstone Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Blue Moonstone Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Moonstone 4x6mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...

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This is a Dakota Stones 7mm Blue Moonstone Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 7mm Blue Moonstone Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Moonstone 7mm Cube Table Cut Bead - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Blue Moonstone Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Blue Moonstone Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Moonstone 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Blue Moonstone Energy Prism Gemstone strand with faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Blue Moonstone Energy Prism Gemstone strand with faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Moonstone Faceted 10mm Energy Prism - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Blue Moonstone Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Blue Moonstone Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Moonstone Faceted 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Blue Moonstone Plated Black Dot Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Blue Moonstone Plated Black Dot Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Moonstone Plated Black Dot 10mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...

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This is a Dakota Stones Blue Porcelain Agate10mm Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones Blue Porcelain Agate10mm Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Porcelain Agate 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique blue color and pattern that resembles porcelain. 

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This is a Dakota Stones Blue Porcelain Agate12mm Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones Blue Porcelain Agate12mm Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Porcelain Agate 12mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique blue color and pattern that resembles porcelain. 

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This is a Dakota Stones 14x40mm Blp Blue Purple Terra Agate Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 14x40mm Blp Blue Purple Terra Agate Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Purple Terra Agate 14x40mm Rice 15-16 Inch

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With the possible exception of the horizon meeting the bright blue sky on a perfect summer day, or a sandy beach blending into a tropical bay, ther...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Blue Tourmaline Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Blue Tourmaline Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Tourmaline 4mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Blue Tourmaline ranges in color from green to blue to yellow to green with black, milky white and clear, colorless inclusions. It is an aluminum bo...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Botswana Agate 10mm Round 15-16 Inch

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones 12mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 12mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads.

Botswana Agate 12mm Round - 15-16 inch

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Botswana Agate 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Botswana Agate Energy Prism Gemstone strand with natural faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Botswana Agate Energy Prism Gemstone strand with natural faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Botswana Agate 6mm Natural Energy Prism Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Botswana Agate 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6x8mm Botswana Agate Triangle Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6x8mm Botswana Agate Triangle Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Botswana Agate 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones Botswana Agate Mm Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones Botswana Agate Mm Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Botswana Agate 7x10 mm Table Cut Cube - 15-16 Inch

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Botswana Agate 8mm Round 15-16 Inch

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8x10mm Botswana Agate Tri Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8x10mm Botswana Agate Tri Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Botswana Agate 8x10mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones 5-6mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with natural table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5-6mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with natural table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Botswana Agate Natural 6-7mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones Brazilian Amazonite Mm Corner Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones Brazilian Amazonite Mm Corner Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Brazilian Amazonite 4x6 mm Table Cut Corner Drilled Cube - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Brazilian Amazonite 6mm Coin Faceted - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Brazilian Amazonite Double Gemstone strand with faceted heart beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Brazilian Amazonite Double Gemstone strand with faceted heart beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Brazilian Amazonite 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 6x8mm Brazilian Amazonite Triangle Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6x8mm Brazilian Amazonite Triangle Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Brazilian Amazonite 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 7mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 7mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Brazilian Amazonite 7mm Cube Table Cut Bead - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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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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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Brazilian Amazonite 8mm Round Faceted - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 8x10mm Brazilian Amazonite Tri Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8x10mm Brazilian Amazonite Tri Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Brazilian Amazonite 8x10mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with natural round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with natural round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Brazilian Amazonite 6mm Round - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with natural round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with natural round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Brazilian Amazonite 8mm Round - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with natural A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with natural A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Brazilian Amazonite Natural 4mm Table Cut Cube A Grade - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 5-6mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with natural table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5-6mm Brazilian Amazonite Gemstone strand with natural table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Brazilian Amazonite Natural 6-7mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Brazillian Amazonite Gemstone strand with faceted round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Brazillian Amazonite Gemstone strand with faceted round beads.

Brazilian Amazonite 4mm Faceted Round 15-16

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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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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Bronzite Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Bronzite Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Bronzite 8mm Round 15-16 Inch

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Bronzite is a brown stone with a bronze to colored metallic luster due to iron deposits within the stone. An orthoproxene mineral, it is believed t...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Bumble Bee Jasper Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Bumble Bee Jasper Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Bumble Bee Jasper 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Bumble Bee Jasper Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Bumble Bee Jasper Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Bumble Bee Jasper 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Bumble Bee Jasper Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Bumble Bee Jasper Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Bumble Bee Jasper 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
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Cacoxenite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types. It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the min...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Cacoxenite Lantern Gemstone strand with faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Cacoxenite Lantern Gemstone strand with faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Cacoxenite 4mm Lantern Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types. It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the min...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Cacoxenite Energy Prism Gemstone strand with faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Cacoxenite Energy Prism Gemstone strand with faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Cacoxenite 6mm Energy Prism Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types. It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the min...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Cacoxenite 4x6mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types. It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the min...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Cacoxenite 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch

$23.00 - $23.00
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Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types. It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the min...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6x8mm Cacoxenite Triangle Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6x8mm Cacoxenite Triangle Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Cacoxenite 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch

$43.00 - $43.00
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Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types. It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the min...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Cacoxenite 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch

$34.00 - $34.00
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$34.00

Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types. It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the min...

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$34.00 - $34.00
$34.00
$34.00
$34.00 - $34.00
$34.00
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Cacoxenite 8mm Round 15-16 Inch

$25.00 - $25.00
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$25.00

Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types. It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the min...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8x10mm Cacoxenite Tri Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8x10mm Cacoxenite Tri Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Cacoxenite 8x10mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch

$43.00 - $43.00
$43.00
$43.00
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$43.00

Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types. It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the min...

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$43.00 - $43.00
$43.00
$43.00
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This is a Dakota Stones 5-6mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with natural table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5-6mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with natural table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Cacoxenite Natural 6-7mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch

$39.00 - $39.00
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Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types. It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the min...

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$39.00 - $39.00
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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with natural A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Cacoxenite Gemstone strand with natural A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Cacoxenite Natural 6mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

$26.00 - $26.00
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Cacoxenite is the trade name for this naturally occurring blend of seven stone types. It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the min...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Band Cats Eye Banded Gemstone strand with A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Band Cats Eye Banded Gemstone strand with A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Cat's Eye A-Grade, Banded 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch

$136.00 - $136.00
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Cat’s Eye is a quartz stone that appears in a range of colors including white, gray, green, yellow and brown. The fibrous asbestos inclusions in th...

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is a 16-inch strand and why is it the trade standard?
    A 16-inch strand is the working length most US jewelry designers buy for design-grade work — necklaces, multi-strand layouts, and bulk component sourcing. It gives enough beads to lay out a full 18–20 inch necklace with clasp and findings, or to cut down into shorter assemblies without running short. The 16-inch length has been the trade default for decades because it standardizes pricing and bead-count math across stones and cuts. Dakota's 16-inch hub covers the full catalog at this length, across rounds, rondelles, faceted cuts, cubes, coins, and shape work. The bracelet counterpart is the 8-inch strand.
  • How many beads per 16-inch strand at common sizes?
    Approximate bead counts per 16-inch strand assume snug-strung beads with no spacer drift. At 2mm you get roughly 200 beads, at 3mm about 135, at 4mm about 100, at 6mm about 66, at 8mm about 50, at 10mm about 40, and at 12mm about 33. Faceted cuts, rondelles, and irregular shapes (pebble, nugget, coin) vary — count is driven by the bead's drilled axis, not its widest dimension. Exact count should be disclosed; ask before buying if a piece-count is critical for your design and isn't specified.
  • 16-inch vs 8-inch — which length for which project?
    16-inch is the necklace and design-strand length: enough material for an 18–20 inch finished necklace, multi-strand torsades, long earring drops, or component cutting. 8-inch is the bracelet length: pre-cut to the wrist standard, sized for stretch-cord bracelets and single-wrap pieces. Designers running production bracelet lines typically buy 8-inch to skip the cut-down step; designers doing necklace work, statement pieces, or mixed assemblies buy 16-inch for the bead count and pricing efficiency. Both lengths share the same stones and cuts where stocked — the choice is about finished-piece geometry, not material grade.
  • What stones and cuts does Dakota carry in 16-inch?
    The 16-inch hub spans the full catalog. Most-stocked stones include agate, turquoise, quartz, jasper, tourmaline, moonstone, garnet, labradorite, opal, and amazonite, with deeper coverage across feldspar, chalcedony, and silica varieties. Cut coverage runs from smooth round and faceted round (the largest categories) through rondelle, microfaceted round, pebble and nugget, cube, table-cut cube, faceted cube, and coin. Standard sizes are 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm, with 2mm and 3mm in microfaceted work and 12mm in larger statement rounds. Filter by stone, cut, or size to narrow the grid.
  • How does Dakota measure 16-inch strand lengths?
    Strand length is measured end-to-end along the drilled axis, beads strung snug with no gaps. A 16-inch strand can run 15.5 to 16.5 inches depending on bead shape and how the cutter finished the temporary string — irregular shapes (nugget, pebble, raw-faceted) sit at the looser end because the drill points don't always center on the bead's midline. Bead count per strand reflects this variance. Length and approximate count should be disclosed; if you need a tight tolerance for a calibrated production run, ask before buying so the team can pull and measure before shipping.