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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.

Opalite Pink (Synthetic) 8mm Faceted Round - 15-16 inch - CLEARANCE

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Opalite (Synthetic) 12mm Puff Coin - 15-16 inch - CLEARANCE

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Opalite Pink (Synthetic) 15X20mm Wavy Oval - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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Opalite (Synthetic) 13X18mm Puff Teardrop - 15-16 inch - CLEARANCE

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Opalite (Synthetic) 8X12mm Teardrop - 15-16 inch - CLEARANCE

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Opalite (Synthetic) 5X8mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 inch - CLEARANCE

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Opalite Pink (Synthetic) 13X18mm Puff Oval - 15-16 inch - CLEARANCE

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Opalite (Synthetic) 13X18mm Puff Rectangle - 15-16 inch - CLEARANCE

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Hubei Turquoise 2mm Microfaceted Round AA Grade - 15-16 inch

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Hubei Turquoise- From the Hubei province in Northern China. Two of the finest mines in the Hubei province are the Yungai, which means, "a mountain ...

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Hubei Turquoise 3mm Round Light Blue Matrix - 15-16 inch

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Hubei Turquoise- From the Hubei province in Northern China. Two of the finest mines in the Hubei province are the Yungai, which means, "a mountain ...

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Hubei Turquoise 2mm Microfaceted Round Blue Green - 15-16 inch

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Tourmalated Quartz Green 12mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Tourmalated Quartz is clear Quartz that has formed with Black Tourmaline. These needle to like black inclusions of Tourmaline are quite striking wi...

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White Moonstone 4mm Round - 15-16 inch

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Moonstone occurs in naturally in shades of white, gray, black, and peach, as well as translucent and iridescent. Metaphysically, moonstone is thoug...

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White Moonstone 10mm Round - 15-16 inch

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Moonstone occurs in naturally in shades of white, gray, black, and peach, as well as translucent and iridescent. Metaphysically, moonstone is thoug...

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Sunstone 10mm Rough Heishi - 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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Labradorite 8X10-12X14mm Freeform Hand Cut - 15-16 inch

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

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Citrine 8X10-12X14mm Freeform Hand Cut - 15-16 inch

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Citrine is a transparent Quartz, ranging in color from pale yellow to golden yellow, honey or brown, giving it a similar appearance to Topaz. It ma...

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Sunstone 8mm Rough Heishi - Limited Editions - 15-16 inch - CLEARANCE

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Labradorite 5X7mm-8X10mm Rough Nugget - 15-16 inch

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Amethyst 5X7-8X10mm Freeform Oval - 15-16 inch

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

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Gold Rutilated Quartz 5X7mm-8X10mm Rough Nugget - 15-16 inch - CLEARANCE

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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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Hematite Coated 6-12mm Chips - 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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Australian Chrysoprase Natural 8mm Energy Prism Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Chrysoprase is a bright apple green, translucent stone, whose color often caused ancient jewelers to confuse it with Emerald. A cryptocrystalline C...

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Australian Chrysoprase Natural 10mm Round Step Cut - 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.