Gemstone Barrel Beads
Our barrel shaped beads also include drum and cylinder shaped beads. These beads make for beautiful additions to any jewelry design.
Terra Agate 15x20mm Barrel 15-16 Inch
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DZI Agate 13x30mm Cylinder 15-16 Inch
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Terra Agate 10x30mm Barrel 15-16 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x30mm Nine Eye Barrel Dark Green - 14-15 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x14mm Barrel Green Eye - 14-15 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x14mm Barrel Green Line - 14-15 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x14mm Barrel Red Line - 14-15 Inch - CLEARANCE
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DZI Agate 10x14mm Barrel Brown Eye - 12-14 Inch - CLEARANCE
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DZI Agate 10x14mm Barrel Green Flower - 15-16 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x30mm Nine Eye Barrel Black - 14-15 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x30mm Three Eye Barrel Black - 14-15 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x30mm Line Barrel Brown - 14-15 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x14mm Barrel Red Eye - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE
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DZI Agate 10x25mm Barrel Black Tiger Teeth - 15-16 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x30mm Nine Eye Barrel Red - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE
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DZI Agate 10x25-30mm Tiger Teeth Barrel Black - 15-16 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x30mm Three Eye Barrel Red - 14-15 Inch - CLEARANCE
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DZI Agate 8x12mm Barrel Black Eye - 15-16 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x14mm Barrel Brown Line - 15-16 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x30mm Line Barrel Black - 14-15 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x30mm Tiger Teeth Barrel Brown - 14-15 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x14mm Barrel Black Line - 14-15 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x30mm Six Eye Barrel Brown - 14-15 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x30mm Nine Eye Barrel Brown - 14-15 Inch
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DZI Agate 8x12mm Barrel Brown Eye - 15-16 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x30mm Three Eye Barrel Brown- 14-15 Inch
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DZI Agate 10x30mm Three Eye Barrel Dark Green - 15-16 Inch
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About this cut
Cut name
Barrel
Drill style
Center-drilled (lengthwise)
Typical sizes
6x8mm5mm10x14mm4x5mm4mm8mm5x7mm3mm
Stones in this cut
AgateDZI AgateTurquoiseQuartzJasperTerra AgateIron Zebra JasperMeteoriteTiger EyeObsidianSpiny OysterPicture Jasper
Common uses
rhythmic accents between roundsfocal beads on cord or leatherDZI pattern statement beadsmulti-strand necklace structurebeaded bracelet spacersmen's jewelry components
Related cuts
Tube, Rice
Design notes
Barrels read more deliberate than rounds because the longer profile slows the eye down the strand — useful when you want a beaded design to feel structured rather than uniform. Specify size as width x length (6x8mm = 6mm wide, 8mm long along the drill axis) so you're ordering for the right proportion. They pair cleanly with metal daisies or disc spacers because the bead ends seat flat. For focal use, the 10x14mm size in DZI agate or figured agate carries pattern well at arm's length; for accent work, 4x5mm and 6x8mm slot between 4mm and 6mm rounds without overpowering them.
Frequently asked questions
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What is a barrel bead?
A barrel bead is a cylindrical bead with slightly rounded, tapered ends — wider through the middle than at the drill holes, like a wooden barrel in profile. It's drilled end-to-end along the long axis, so the bead sits parallel to the stringing material rather than perpendicular like a rondelle. The shape gives more visual mass than a round of equivalent length and reads as a deliberate, structured accent bead. Most barrels Dakota stocks are smooth-polished, though carved and inscribed variants exist (notably DZI agate barrels, which carry traditional Tibetan-style surface patterns). -
What sizes of barrel beads does Dakota stock?
Current stock runs from small accent sizes up through statement-scale barrels. The most stocked size is 6x8mm (width x length), followed by 5mm, 10x14mm, 4x5mm, 4mm, 8mm, 5x7mm, and 3mm. The 6x8mm and 4x5mm sizes are the common workhorse proportions for bracelets and necklaces. The 10x14mm size is large enough to anchor a focal position or pair with smaller spacer beads. Exact strand length and bead count vary by stone and supplier — check the listing for each SKU. -
What stones come in a barrel cut?
Agate dominates this cut in Dakota's stock (33 SKUs), followed closely by DZI agate (31 SKUs) — the DZI material is typically dyed and surface-etched agate cut into barrels to carry the traditional pattern work. Turquoise rounds out the well-stocked stones at 8 SKUs. Smaller counts include jasper, quartz, terra agate, bronzite, obsidian, spiny oyster, and zebra jasper. Treatment varies by stone — DZI agate is dyed and etched by definition, and turquoise is commonly stabilized. Specific treatment should appear on each listing; ask before buying if it isn't specified. -
What jewelry designs work best with barrel beads?
Barrels work well as rhythmic accent beads between rounds or rondelles, where the longer profile creates visual cadence on a strand. The 4x5mm and 6x8mm sizes are common in beaded bracelets and multi-strand necklaces. Larger 10x14mm barrels work as focal or near-focal beads, often centered on a necklace with smaller beads flanking. DZI agate barrels in particular are often used as single statement beads on leather or cord, where the pattern is meant to be read close-up. Barrels also pair cleanly with metal spacers because the flat-ish drill end seats against a disc or daisy. -
How does a barrel differ from a tube or a rice bead?
All three are elongated beads drilled through the long axis, but the silhouettes differ. A tube has straight parallel sides and squared-off ends. A rice bead tapers smoothly to a point at both ends, with the widest section in the middle. A barrel sits between the two — wider in the middle than at the ends, but with the ends still flat enough to seat against a spacer or another bead. If a design calls for clean stacking against discs or daisies, a barrel reads more deliberate than a rice; if it calls for soft transitions between beads, rice usually flows better.