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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 2mm Hematite White Silver Plated Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Hematite White Silver Plated Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hematite White Silver Plated 2mm Round 15-16 Inch

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Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is bla...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hematite White Silver Plated Football Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hematite White Silver Plated Football Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hematite White Silver Plated 4mm "Football" Shape 15-16 Inch

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Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is bla...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hematite White Silver Plated Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hematite White Silver Plated Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hematite White Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Rondelle 15-16 Inch

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Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is bla...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hematite White Silver Plated Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hematite White Silver Plated Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hematite White Silver Plated 4mm Faceted Round 15-16 Inch

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Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is bla...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hematite White Silver Plated Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hematite White Silver Plated Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hematite White Silver Plated 4mm Rondelle 15-16 Inch

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Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is bla...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hematite White Silver Plated Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hematite White Silver Plated Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hematite White Silver Plated 4mm Round 15-16 Inch

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Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is bla...

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This is a Dakota Stones 25mm Horn Gemstone strand with matte coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 25mm Horn Gemstone strand with matte coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Horn Matte 25mm Coin - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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Recycled Carabao Water Buffalo horn also known as Cara Horn

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 10mm Multi Round - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 2mm Blue Matrix Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Green Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Green Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 2mm Blue/Matrix/Green/Brown Round Faceted Banded - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Hubei Turquoise Matrix Blue Brown Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2mm Hubei Turquoise Matrix Blue Brown Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 2mm Matrix Blue/Brown Table Cut Cube Banded - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 3mm Blue Matrix Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Gemstone strand with AA grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Gemstone strand with AA grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue Green Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Matrix Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue Matrix Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Light Blue Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Light Blue Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Light Blue Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Matrix Blue Green Gemstone strand with A grade faceted cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Matrix Blue Green Gemstone strand with A grade faceted cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Matrix Blue/Green/Black Cube Faceted A Grade Banded - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Matrix Blue Green Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Matrix Blue Green Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Matrix Blue/Green/Black Table Cut Cube Banded - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AA grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with AA grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Green Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 5mm Blue Green Round Faceted AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Hubei Turquoise Light Blue Matrix Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Hubei Turquoise Light Blue Matrix Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 5mm Light Blue Matrix Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Grn Hubei Turquoise Green Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Grn Hubei Turquoise Green Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
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Hubei Turquoise Green 3mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Light Blue Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with natural A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Light Blue Hubei Turquoise Gemstone strand with natural A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise Natural Light Blue 2mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hydrogrossular Garnet Gemstone strand with natural round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hydrogrossular Garnet Gemstone strand with natural round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hydrogrossular Garnet 4mm Natural Round - 15-16 Inch

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

Hydrogrossular Garnet 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Hydrogrossular garnet is an especially rare gemstone. It's defined by a bright green color, and most commonly found with black inclusions. These in...

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

Hydrogrossular Garnet 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Hydrogrossular garnet is an especially rare gemstone. It's defined by a bright green color, and most commonly found with black inclusions. These in...

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This is a Dakota Stones 14mm Hypersthene Gemstone strand with round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 14mm Hypersthene Gemstone strand with round beads.

Hypersthene 14mm Round - 15-16 inch

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

Indigo Gabbro 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Indigo gabbro is a color variant of the igneous mineral, gabbro. Typically, this color forms black, but occasionally gabbro comes in oranges and gr...

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

Iolite 2mm Cube Table Cut AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Iolite Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Iolite Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Iolite 4mm Faceted Coin 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue-gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it can a...

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

Iolite 3x4mm Rondelle Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Iolite Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Iolite Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Iolite 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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

Iolite 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Iolite Energy Prism Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Iolite Energy Prism Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Iolite 6mm Energy Prism - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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

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

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Iolite Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with tear drop beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Iolite Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with tear drop beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Iolite 6mm Tear Drop Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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

Iolite 7mm Cube Table Cut Bead - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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

Iolite 8mm Bicone Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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

Iolite 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Iolite Double Gemstone strand with faceted heart beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Iolite Double Gemstone strand with faceted heart beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Iolite 8mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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

Iolite Faceted 10mm Energy Prism - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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

Iolite Faceted 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Iolite Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Iolite Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Iolite 10mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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

Iolite Natural 4mm Table Cut Cube A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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This is a Dakota Stones gemstone piece from the Dakota Stones collection.
This is a Dakota Stones gemstone piece from the Dakota Stones collection.

Jet 10mm Round - 15-16 inch

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This is a Dakota Stones gemstone piece from the Dakota Stones collection.
This is a Dakota Stones gemstone piece from the Dakota Stones collection.

Jet 8mm Round - 15-16 inch

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm K2 Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm K2 Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

K2 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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K2 is a stone recently discovered in the foothills of the mountain for which it is named, K2, in the Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan. It is a ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 12mm K2 Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 12mm K2 Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

K2 12mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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K2 is a stone recently discovered in the foothills of the mountain for which it is named, K2, in the Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan. It is a ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10nug Rg K2 tumble from the Dakota Stones collection.
This is a Dakota Stones 10nug Rg K2 tumble from the Dakota Stones collection.

K2 Rough Tumble 5x7-8x10mm Nugget - 15-16 Inch

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K2 is a stone recently discovered in the foothills of the mountain for which it is named, K2, in the Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan. It is a ...

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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.