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.
Black Gold Amazonite 6mm Round - 8-Inch
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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...
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MATTE Black Gold Amazonite 6mm Round - 8-Inch
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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...
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Amazonite 6mm Round A Grade Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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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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Brazilian Amazonite 6mm AAA Grade Round - 15-16 Inch
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Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue-green to light green stone, often occurring with inclusions of white, yellow or gray and occasionally translu...
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Black Gold Amazonite 6mm Round Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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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...
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Amazonite 6mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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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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Brazilian Amazonite 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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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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Brazilian Amazonite 6mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch
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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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Sapphire 5-6mm Irregular Cube - 15-16 Inch
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Sapphires are precious gemstones, but unlike rubies, they come in a rainbow of colors besides red! They are all varieties of the mineral corundum,...
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Brazilian Amazonite 4x6mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch
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Brazillian Amazonite 6mm Star Cut Coin A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Brazilian Amazonite 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch
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Brazilian Amazonite 6mm Star - 15-16 Inch
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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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Brazilian Amazonite 4x6mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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Black Gold Amazonite 6mm Faceted Round Banded - 15-16 Inch
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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...
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Russian Amazonite 6mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch
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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...
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Black Gold Amazonite 6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch
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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...
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Brazilian Amazonite 6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch
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The marbled blue-green of amazonite
Amazonite is a soft robin's-egg blue-green, almost always marbled with cream and white. That veining isn't a flaw — it's the natural signature of the stone, and it's what gives amazonite its calm, organic look instead of a flat printed color. It's a feldspar, and it's natural: amazonite is typically untreated, so the color and the marbling are the stone's own.
The turquoise look, easier to live with
Designers often reach for amazonite when they want a turquoise-like blue-green without turquoise's price or fragility. Every strand is matched for tone so the beads read as one piece even with the natural variation, and the soft mix of blue, green, and cream pairs as easily with warm metals as with silver. It's a versatile, everyday color that does a lot of work in a design.
Pick your size and cut
Amazonite is stocked in rounds, smooth, faceted rondelles, and freeform shapes from 4mm through 10mm, so you can match a finished piece or build a graduated set, all in one order. As a feldspar (Mohs 6–6.5) it's sensitive to harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners — wipe it with a soft cloth and mild soap. It sits beautifully with apatite, lapis, and aquamarine.
About this stone
Color
Blue-GreenTealRobin's-Egg BlueLight Green
Origin
RussiaBrazilMadagascarPeruUSA (Colorado)
Mohs hardness
6–6.5
Treatment categories
Natural
Industry-standard treatment
None — amazonite is typically untreated
Mineral chemistry
Microcline feldspar (potassium aluminum silicate)
Crystal system
Triclinic
Stone family
Feldspar
Common cuts
RoundFaceted RondelleSmoothFreeform
Common sizes
4mm6mm8mm10mm
Care notes
Sensitive to chemicals, heat, and ultrasonic. Soft cloth and mild soap only.
Related stones
Labradorite, Moonstone, Turquoise
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.