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

Crystal Quartz Natural 6-7mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Dalmation Jasper Gemstone strand with round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Dalmation Jasper Gemstone strand with round beads.

Dalmation Jasper 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Dalmation Jasper is the trade name for Dalmation Stone, which is not Jasper but rather a combination of Feldspar and Quartz. It is opaque, creamy w...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Dalmation Jasper Gemstone strand with round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Dalmation Jasper Gemstone strand with round beads.

Dalmation Jasper 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Dalmation Jasper is the trade name for Dalmation Stone, which is not Jasper but rather a combination of Feldspar and Quartz. It is opaque, creamy w...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Dalmation Jasper Gemstone strand with round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Dalmation Jasper Gemstone strand with round beads.

Dalmation Jasper 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Dalmation Jasper is the trade name for Dalmation Stone, which is not Jasper but rather a combination of Feldspar and Quartz. It is opaque, creamy w...

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

Dendritic Black Opal 6mm Round 15-16 Inch

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This variety of opal is named "dendritic" for the small inclusions within it that resemble moss or ferns. These inclusions consist of iron, mangane...

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

Dendritic Black Opal 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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This variety of opal is named "dendritic" for the small inclusions within it that resemble moss or ferns. These inclusions consist of iron, mangane...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Topaz Dendritic Gemstone strand with faceted teardrop beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Topaz Dendritic Gemstone strand with faceted teardrop beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Dendritic Topaz 6mm Teardrop Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Topaz is a rare silicate mineral and obtains much of its popularity from its beautiful colors and its status as a birthstone.  Topaz occurs in a...

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This is a Dakota Stones 2-4mm Diamond Black Gemstone strand with chip beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2-4mm Diamond Black Gemstone strand with chip beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Diamond 2-4mm Chip Black- 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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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Diopside Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Diopside Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Diopside 3mm Round Faceted AAA 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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This is a Dakota Stones 4-5mm Diopside Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4-5mm Diopside Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Diopside 4.5mm Round Faceted - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 2mm AAA Diopside Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2mm AAA Diopside Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Diopside 2mm Faceted Round AAA 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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This is a Dakota Stones 5-6mm Dog Teeth Amethyst Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5-6mm Dog Teeth Amethyst Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Dog Teeth Amethyst 6-7mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Dog Teeth Amethyst has a purple and white striped appearance due to its combination of Amethyst and White Quartz. The name derives from the recurri...

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This is a Dakota Stones 13x30mm DZI Agate Cylinder Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 13x30mm DZI Agate Cylinder Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

DZI Agate 13x30mm Cylinder 15-16 Inch

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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Cir DZI Agate Circle Pattern Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Cir DZI Agate Circle Pattern Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

DZI Agate Circle Pattern 10mm Round 15-16 Inch

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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...

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This is a Dakota Stones 25mm Terra Agate Heated Puff Gemstone strand with dyed coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 25mm Terra Agate Heated Puff Gemstone strand with dyed coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Terra Agate 25mm Puff Coin - 12-14 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 7x10mm Eagle Eye Gemstone strand with faceted free-form rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 7x10mm Eagle Eye Gemstone strand with faceted free-form rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Eagle Eye Faceted, Freeform 7x10mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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Similar to Tiger's Eye, this gemstone in its polished state looks like what it would be like to capture smoke in a stone -- bottomless black mixed ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Eagle Eye Stone Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Eagle Eye Stone Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Eagle Eye Stone (A) 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Similar to Tiger's Eye, this gemstone in its polished state looks like what it would be like to capture smoke in a stone -- bottomless black mixed ...

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

Eagle Eye Stone (A) 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Similar to Tiger's Eye, this gemstone in its polished state looks like what it would be like to capture smoke in a stone -- bottomless black mixed ...

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

Eagle Eye Stone (A) 8mm Round 15-16 Inch

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Similar to Tiger's Eye, this gemstone in its polished state looks like what it would be like to capture smoke in a stone -- bottomless black mixed ...

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

Elephant Skin Jasper 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Elephant Skin Jasper, also known as Calligraphy Stone or Miriam Stone, features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones. Each stone is ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Elephant Skin Jasper Gemstone strand with natural A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Elephant Skin Jasper Gemstone strand with natural A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Elephant Skin Jasper Natural 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Elephant Skin Jasper, also known as Calligraphy Stone or Miriam Stone, features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones. Each stone is ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Elephant Skin Jasper Gemstone strand with natural A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Elephant Skin Jasper Gemstone strand with natural A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Elephant Skin Jasper Natural 6mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Elephant Skin Jasper, also known as Calligraphy Stone or Miriam Stone, features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones. Each stone is ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Elephant Skin Jasper Gemstone strand with natural A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Elephant Skin Jasper Gemstone strand with natural A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Elephant Skin Jasper Natural 8mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Elephant Skin Jasper, also known as Calligraphy Stone or Miriam Stone, features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones. Each stone is ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Elisa Turquoise Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Elisa Turquoise 4mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch

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This turquoise is mined from the Sonora mines in Mexico. Like all other natural turquoise, its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that...

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Emerald 2x3mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Emerald is one of the four “precious” gemstones, the others being Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire. It is the green form of Beryl, colored by trace amoun...

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

Emerald 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Emerald is one of the four “precious” gemstones, the others being Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire. It is the green form of Beryl, colored by trace amoun...

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

Emerald 5mm Cube Table Cut Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Emerald is one of the four “precious” gemstones, the others being Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire. It is the green form of Beryl, colored by trace amoun...

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

Emerald 6mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Emerald is one of the four “precious” gemstones, the others being Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire. It is the green form of Beryl, colored by trace amoun...

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

Emerald 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Emerald is one of the four “precious” gemstones, the others being Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire. It is the green form of Beryl, colored by trace amoun...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3x4mm Emerald Plated Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3x4mm Emerald Plated Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Emerald Plated 3X4mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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Emerald is one of the four “precious” gemstones, the others being Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire. It is the green form of Beryl, colored by trace amoun...

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

Emerald Plated 6mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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Emerald is one of the four “precious” gemstones, the others being Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire. It is the green form of Beryl, colored by trace amoun...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Fluorite Gemstone strand with round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Fluorite Gemstone strand with round beads.

Fluorite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Fluorite is a luminous, soft and glassy stone, sometimes referred to as “the most colorful mineral in the world.” It is one of the most sought-afte...

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This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Fluorite Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Fluorite Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Fluorite 2mm Cube Table Cut A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Fluorite is a luminous, soft and glassy stone, sometimes referred to as “the most colorful mineral in the world.” It is one of the most sought to a...

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This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Gold Rutilated Quartz Gemstone strand with faceted cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Gold Rutilated Quartz Gemstone strand with faceted cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Gold Rutilated Quartz 2mm Faceted Cube - 15-16 Inch

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Rutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle to like inclusions of Rutile. These “needles” usually appear golden, but can also ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Golden Blood Quartz Gemstone strand with A grade round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Golden Blood Quartz Gemstone strand with A grade round beads.

Golden Blood Quartz 10mm Round Grade A - 15-16 inch

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Everything you loved about Blood Quartz is magnified in the A-Grade version of the material. The quality and transparency of the Quartz almost make...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Golden Rhutilated Quartz Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Golden Rhutilated Quartz Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Golden Rhutilated Quartz A 3mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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This is a Dakota Stones Golden Sunstone10mm piece from the Dakota Stones collection.
This is a Dakota Stones Golden Sunstone10mm piece from the Dakota Stones collection.

Golden Sunstone 10mm Round - 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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This is a Dakota Stones Golden Sunstone6mm piece from the Dakota Stones collection.
This is a Dakota Stones Golden Sunstone6mm piece from the Dakota Stones collection.

Golden Sunstone 6mm Round - 15-16"

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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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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Golden Sunstone 10mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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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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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Golden Sunstone 3mm Round Faceted AA Grade - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Golden Sunstone 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Golden Sunstone 4mm Round Faceted AA Grade - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Golden Sunstone 5mm Cube Table Cut Bead - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Golden Sunstone Double Gemstone strand with faceted heart beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Golden Sunstone Double Gemstone strand with faceted heart beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Golden Sunstone 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Golden Sunstone 4x6mm Rondelle Faceted - 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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$37.00 - $37.00
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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Golden Sunstone 6mm Round Faceted A Grade - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Golden Sunstone Double Gemstone strand with faceted heart beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Golden Sunstone Double Gemstone strand with faceted heart beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Golden Sunstone 8mm Double Heart Faceted - 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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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Golden Sunstone Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Golden Sunstone 8mm Round Faceted A Grade - 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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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.