Amazonite Gemstone Beads
Amazonite gemstone beads come in a range of turquoise to blue-green colors, in large part due to lead and water in its crystal structure. It's captivating luster and sheen, make this stone stand out when shaped and polished, making each bead vibrant. Sourced from different parts of the world, Dakota Stones carries a large selection of Amazonite beads.
Facts: Amazonite has historically been used for its decorative and ornamental value. It gets its name from the Amazon River, where it is believed to first have been discovered.
Metaphysical / Holistic: Its believed that Amazonite gemstones promote harmony and balance to the wearer. Jewelry designers choose to work with Amazonite beads for their beauty, and characteristics of calm and peace.
Products: 119
Amazonite 30-60mm Specimen - DS ROCK SHOP
Perfect for gift giving or keeping for yourself, these gemstone specimens come conveniently packed in a clear plastic terrarium that serves as prot...
View full detailsIce Amazonite 10mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsBrazillian Amazonite 6mm Star Cut Coin A Grade - 15-16 Inch
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 10mm Round - Large Hole Beads
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 9x32mm Faceted Tear Drop Silver Plated Pendant
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsBlack Gold Amazonite 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget - 15-16 Inch
Black Gold Amazonite is a member of the Feldspar family and varies in hue from robin’s egg blue to blue-green to black, occasionally mingled with r...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 12x25mm Faceted Oval Focal Connector - Silver
This faceted oval focal piece can be used as a pendant or use as a link or connector. It can be a great addition to a design by using it vertically...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 6mm Star - 15-16 Inch
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsRussian Amazonite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch
Russian Amazonite is a translucent blue to green to green or light green stone, occurring with inclusions of white, black or yellow. It is named fo...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 4x6mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead A Grade - 15-16 Inch
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 8mm Round Faceted - Large Hole Beads
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsBlack Gold Amazonite 2x4mm Tube - 15-16 Inch
Black Gold Amazonite is a member of the Feldspar family and varies in hue from robin’s egg blue to blue-green to black, occasionally mingled with r...
View full detailsPeruvian Amazonite 6x12-10x20mm Free Form Dancing Drops A Grade - 15-16 Inch
Peruvian Amazonite is an opaque stone occurring in colors from a bright turquoise blue to pale turquoise to pale yellow to green, with swirling inc...
View full detailsBlack Gold Amazonite 6mm Faceted Round Banded - 15-16 Inch
Black Gold Amazonite is a member of the Feldspar family and varies in hue from robin’s egg blue to blue-green to black, occasionally mingled with r...
View full detailsIce Amazonite 8mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 8mm Cross - 15-16 Inch
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsAmazonite 6-8mm Free Form - 15-16 Inch
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsAmazonite 8mm Faceted Square A Grade - 15-16 Inch
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 9x32mm Faceted Tear Drop Gold Plated Pendant
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 7x10mm Faceted Tube - 15-16 Inch
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsAmazonite 8x10-9x13mm Side Drilled Pebble - 15-16 Inch
Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally tran...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 14mm Faceted Heart A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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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Frequently asked questions
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Is your amazonite natural, or is it dyed?
Amazonite is a microcline feldspar; dye treatment is uncommon but exists on some pale rough. If a strand has been dyed — ask before buying if the page doesn't specify. The bigger issue in the broader bead trade is dyed howlite, magnesite, or calcite sold as "amazonite" — those are different minerals entirely, not amazonite. Confirm mineral identity before buying anywhere that doesn't list it. -
What's the difference between Russian, Brazilian, and Peruvian amazonite?
Origin correlates with color outcome. Russian amazonite is the deepest, most saturated blue-tone material — scarcer in current supply. Madagascan is similarly bluer. Brazilian is the workhorse current source: greener, lighter, often with visible white veining, accessible pricing. Peruvian is softer green-blue, frequently used for hand-cut shape work. Origin should be disclosed when known — ask before buying if it isn't specified. -
Why does amazonite show white stripes?
The white veining is sodium feldspar (albite) intergrown with the potassium feldspar host (microcline). It is a natural feature of the stone, not a flaw or a fill. Some designers feature the veining; some prefer cleaner, more saturated strands. Both registers exist across the amazonite trade — filter by photography in the product grid. -
Is amazonite the same thing as turquoise?
No. Turquoise is a hydrated copper-aluminum phosphate; amazonite is potassium feldspar. They share a similar color register (soft blue-green) and are sometimes used interchangeably in design palettes, but they are mineralogically unrelated. Amazonite is harder than turquoise (6–6.5 vs 5–6), takes a different polish, and has a calmer matte sheen rather than turquoise's waxy luster. -
Can amazonite fade in sunlight?
Amazonite color is generally stable in normal wear conditions, but prolonged direct sun exposure can lighten saturated material over time. Standard storage (soft pouch, lined compartment, out of sustained direct light) is enough; nothing special is required.