Black Beads
Nothing says elegance and sophistication more than gorgeous black gemstone beads. Whether it's mysterious onyx, deep obsidian, or powerful spinel; we have that sleek and chic look you are going for with your necklace, bracelet, and earring designs. Metaphysical Properties: Black is associated to mystery, power, elegance, and sophistication. Color Pairings: Black beads can work great with any other color to anchor your design or on their own as a powerhouse piece, making them perfect black gemstone beads for jewelry.
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Black Spinel 3mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch
Spinel is a hard vitreous magnesium aluminum oxide, and comes in a range of other colors, but those varieties are transparent. Black Spinel not onl...
View full detailsOnyx 6mm Round Faceted 8-Inch
Onyx is a black and white banded Chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline Quartz. It is often thought of as an all-black stone, and much of the black Onyx o...
View full detailsBlack Spinel 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch
Spinel is a hard vitreous magnesium aluminum oxide, and comes in a range of other colors, but those varieties are transparent. Black Spinel not onl...
View full detailsOnyx 8mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch
Onyx is a black and white banded Chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline Quartz. It is often thought of as an all-black stone, and much of the black Onyx o...
View full detailsMATTE Onyx 8mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch
Onyx is a black and white banded Chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline Quartz. It is often thought of as an all-black stone, and much of the black Onyx o...
View full detailsBlack Spinel 8mm Faceted Rondelle Large Hole (2-2.5mm) 8-Inch
Spinel is a hard vitreous magnesium aluminum oxide, and comes in a range of other colors, but those varieties are transparent. Black Spinel not onl...
View full detailsLarvikite 8mm Faceted Round Large Hole - 8-inch
The name originates from the town of Larvik, Norway where this type of igneous rock is found. Legend has it that it came to the world?s attention i...
View full detailsLarvikite 6mm Faceted Round Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
The name originates from the town of Larvik, Norway where this type of igneous rock is found. Legend has it that it came to the world?s attention i...
View full detailsBlack Spinel 4x6mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch
Spinel is a hard vitreous magnesium aluminum oxide, and comes in a range of other colors, but those varieties are transparent. Black Spinel not onl...
View full detailsOnyx 6mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch
Onyx is a black and white banded Chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline Quartz. It is often thought of as an all-black stone, and much of the black Onyx o...
View full detailsBlack Opal Australian, Faceted 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch
Black Opal is a naturally occurring variety of precious opal mined in Australia. this opal variety is characterized by their dark base tone. It is ...
View full detailsBlack Gold Amazonite 8mm Faceted Rondelle 8-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 detailsBlack Spinel 4x6mm Irregular Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch
Spinel is a hard vitreous magnesium aluminum oxide, and comes in a range of other colors, but those varieties are transparent. Black Spinel not onl...
View full detailsShungite 8mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch
Shungite is a black, lustrous, non-crystalline mineraloid consisting of a high percentage of carbon. It was first found in a deposit near Shunga vi...
View full detailsBlue Moonstone Plated Black Dot 10mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE
Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...
View full detailsBlack Opal Australian, Faceted 3mm Round - 15-16 Inch
Black Opal is a naturally occurring variety of precious opal mined in Australia. this opal variety is characterized by their dark base tone. It is ...
View full detailsShungite 10mm Faceted Nugget 15-16 Inch
Shungite is a black, lustrous, non-crystalline mineraloid consisting of a high percentage of carbon. It was first found in a deposit near Shunga vi...
View full detailsSilver Obsidian 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch
Essentially a volcanic glass, Obsidian ranges in color from opaque black, to green, brown, mahogany, black with rainbow colors, black with snowflak...
View full detailsSardonyx 8mm Star Cut Coin - 15-16 Inch
Sardonyx has a Sard base, typically of brown or black, with bands of white Onyx running through it. Sard is not Onyx, but rather a dark variety of ...
View full detailsBlack Spinel 8mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch
Spinel is a hard vitreous magnesium aluminum oxide, and comes in a range of other colors, but those varieties are transparent. Black Spinel not onl...
View full detailsBlack Obsidian 8mm Faceted Puff Heart - 15-16 Inch
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Onyx 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch
Onyx is a black and white banded Chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline Quartz. It is often thought of as an all to black stone, and much of the black Ony...
View full detailsBlack Obsidian 13x15mm Faceted Top Drilled Irregular Tear Drop - 15-16 Inch
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Black Spinel 4mm Faceted Coin - 15-16 Inch
Spinel is a hard vitreous magnesium aluminum oxide, and comes in a range of other colors, but those varieties are transparent. Black Spinel not onl...
View full detailsBlack Rutilated Quartz 4mm Micofaceted Round - 15-16 Inch
Rutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle-like inclusions of Rutile. These “needles” usually appear golden, but can also app...
View full detailsBlack Opal 4mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch
Black Opal is a naturally occurring variety of precious opal mined in Australia. this opal variety is characterized by their dark base tone. It is ...
View full detailsObsidian 8x10mm Triangle Cut Faceted Puff Oval - 15-16-Inch
Essentially a volcanic glass, Obsidian ranges in color from opaque black, to green, brown, mahogany, black with rainbow colors, black with snowflak...
View full detailsOnyx 8mm Faceted Rondelle Large Hole 8-Inch
Onyx is a black and white banded Chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline Quartz. It is often thought of as an all-black stone, and much of the black Onyx o...
View full detailsBlack Rutilated Quartz 6mm Star Cut Coin A Grade - 15-16 Inch
Rutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle-like inclusions of Rutile. These “needles” usually appear golden, but can also app...
View full detailsSardonyx 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch
Sardonyx has a Sard base, typically of brown or black, with bands of white Onyx running through it. Sard is not Onyx, but rather a dark variety of ...
View full detailsBlack Spinel 4x8mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch
Spinel is a hard vitreous magnesium aluminum oxide, and comes in a range of other colors, but those varieties are transparent. Black Spinel not onl...
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Frequently asked questions
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What black gemstone beads do you carry?
Black Obsidian, Black Onyx, and Black Spinel lead the volume. Black Tourmaline (Schorl), Jet (a fossilized form of lignite coal), Sardonyx, DZI Agate, and Black Amazonite (also called Black Moonstone in some markets) round out the collection. Natural Horn covers organic-material black; Hematite is technically dark gray with metallic luster but reads black at strand level. -
Is black onyx dyed?
Most commercial black onyx is dyed. Natural black onyx exists but is much less common than dyed material — the trade-standard production process takes paler agate or chalcedony and treats it with sugar solution and sulfuric acid to deposit carbon and produce uniform jet black. Dyed onyx is permanent and color-stable for normal wear; the treatment is accepted industry practice and should be disclosed. -
What's the difference between obsidian, onyx, jet, and black spinel?
Obsidian is volcanic glass — naturally formed, often with a slightly translucent edge when held to light. Onyx is a banded variety of chalcedony (quartz family), opaque and usually dyed in the commercial bead trade. Jet is fossilized wood/lignite coal — lightweight, organic, and historically associated with Victorian mourning jewelry. Black Spinel is a cubic mineral (Mohs 8), naturally black, faceted to high brilliance — the fine-jewelry option in the group. -
Are any black gemstones birthstones?
Black gemstones are not on the modern Jewelers of America birthstone list. Black Onyx is sometimes used as an alternate August birthstone in older traditions. Sardonyx (banded brown-and-cream onyx) appears in some August alternate lists. -
Are black tourmaline and obsidian magnetic?
Neither is magnetic in the conventional sense. Some Hematite beads sold as magnetic are actually a synthetic material called magnetic hematite or hematine — chemically and physically distinct from natural hematite, which is only weakly paramagnetic. If magnetism is part of the design requirement, ask whether the strand is natural hematite or magnetic hematine before buying.