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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.

Spiny Oyster 5-10mm Free Form Chips Red - 15-16 Inch

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Wampum Shell 6mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch

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Spiny Oyster 5-10mm Free Form Chips Orange - 15-16 Inch

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Brown Lip Shell 5mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch

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Sea shells are one of our most ancient decorations. Our prehistoric ancestors used to string them into necklaces or hang them from cords as pendant...

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Troca Shell 8mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch

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Botswana Agate 14-25mm Nugget Top Drill - 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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Hammer Shell 5mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch

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Coral 5x15mm Tube Golden - 15-16 Inch

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Coral is the skeletons of once to living sea coral, composed of hard calcium carbonate, colored by carotenoids. The colors of coral are permanent a...

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Turquoise and Spiny Oyster 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Turquoise and Spiny Oyster 8mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch

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Coral 6-10mm Rice Golden - 15-16 Inch

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Melo Shell 5mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch

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Ethiopian Opal 4x6-7x10mm Drop Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Diamond 3-5mm Rough Nugget - 15-16 Inch

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Diamond is a rare, naturally occurring mineral composed of pure carbon. Although most people think of diamonds as colorless, they actually occur i...

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Ethiopian Opal 4x6-7x10mm Drop Faceted White - 15-16 Inch

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Ethiopian Opal 3-5mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Ethiopian Opal 3-4mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch

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Ethiopian Opal 5-6mm Pebble Black - 15-16 Inch

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Ethiopian Opal 5-11mm Nugget Red - 15-16 Inch

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Kingman Turquoise 7mm Tyre Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Ethiopian Opal 5-11mm Nugget Green - 15-16 Inch

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Ethiopian Opal 5-10mm Heart Brown - 15-16 Inch

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Ethiopian Opal 5-6x6-8mm Pear Brown - 15-16 Inch

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Ethiopian Opal 4-9mm Heart Black - 15-16 Inch

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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.