Gemstone Focals
A single focal can define an entire piece of jewelry, and our collection is built for that moment. Browse statement pendants with top-drilled bails, perfectly domed cabochons ready for bezels, classic center-drilled donuts, and designer collar sets—all cut to showcase dramatic true color, intricate matrix, or mirror-bright translucence.
Shapes range from ovals and coins to free-form marquise; materials span crowd-pleasers like labradorite and turquoise to rarities such as larimar or pietersite. While patterns and dimensions vary slightly—proof each stone is natural—every focal passes Dakota Stones standards for polish, stability, and visual impact.
Choose a centerpiece, frame it with complementary rounds or keep it minimal on leather, and let the stone do the talking. Whatever your design style, this focal lineup supplies the show-stopping element that turns good jewelry into unforgettable art.
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38mm Turquoise, MOP, and Lapis Mosaic Curved Paddle Pendant Pair
These mosaic inlay pendant pairs feature bold geometric patterns created from a mix of natural shell, gemstone, abalone, mother of pearl, turquoise...
View full detailsRuby Zoisite 40mm Donut Pendant
Ruby Zoisite occurs naturally when small Ruby crystals become embedded within Zoisite. The Ruby inclusions in this stone are pink to reddish purple...
View full detailsMexican Zebra Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant
Mexican Zebra Jasper has banded and marbled patterns of translucent to opaque milky white and black. Jasper has a long and illustrious history, and...
View full detailsPicture Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Picture Jasper is a form of brown Jasper characterized by its unique banding and flow patterns created by petrified or silicate mud and occasional ...
View full details32mm Turquoise, MOP, and Coral Mosaic Drop Pendant Pair
These mosaic inlay pendant pairs feature bold geometric patterns created from a mix of natural shell, gemstone, abalone, mother of pearl, turquoise...
View full detailsBlack Moss Opal 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Black Moss Opal 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Amazonite 13x40mm Oval Pair - 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 detailsPicture Jasper 40mm Donut - Pendant
Picture Jasper is a form of brown Jasper characterized by its unique banding and flow patterns created by petrified or silicate mud and occasional ...
View full detailsGoldstone 12mm Guru Bead - CLEARANCE
Goldstone is a manmade material, consisting of opaque rust-red glass with tiny flecks of glittering copper suspended within it. Goldstone was first...
View full detailsHubei Turquoise 6mm Square Cabochon
Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...
View full detailsApple Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant
Apple Jasper carries the deep red to bright red hues of apples, frequently complemented by tans, ochre browns and deep greens. Jaspers are consider...
View full details38mm Coral, MOP, and Lapis Mosaic Curved Paddle Pendant Pair
These mosaic inlay pendant pairs feature bold geometric patterns created from a mix of natural shell, gemstone, abalone, mother of pearl, turquoise...
View full details32mm Turquoise, Coral, and MOP Mosaic Drop Pendant Pair
These mosaic inlay pendant pairs feature bold geometric patterns created from a mix of natural shell, gemstone, abalone, mother of pearl, turquoise...
View full detailsTiger Eye 13x38mm Fan Pair - Pendant
Tiger Eye is a macrocrystalline Quartz stone with bands of rich golds and browns. Its chatoyant layers that create a flash which seems to emanate f...
View full details17x19mm Gold Plated Faceted Gemstone Heart Charm/Pendant - Peach (Dyed) New Jade
Hearts aren't just for Valentine's Day! We are loving these faceted gemstone hearts from Dakota Stones. They are the perfect size to be a pendant o...
View full detailsIron Zebra Jasper 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Iron Zebra Jasper displays streaks or stripes of colors ranging from dark, rich browns and grays to lighter golden browns and creams. It has charac...
View full detailsMuonionalusta Meteorites 12mm Silver Pyramid Pendant
This pyramid shaped meteorite pendant is stunning and ready-to-wear! Each pendant will be the same size and shape, but the difference in the patter...
View full detailsWhite Lace Red Jasper 40mm A Grade Donut Pendant
White Lace Red Jasper is a deep red or burnt orange stone, complemented by white, gray, and black bands and flecks of color. Red Jasper has histori...
View full detailsRed Snake Skin Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant
Jasper has a long and illustrious history, having been worn by shamans, priests and kings and believed to be a powerful protection stone. Ancient E...
View full detailsAmazonite 13x38mm Fan Pair - 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 detailsFancy Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Fancy Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Mother of Pearl 10mm A Grade Coin Cabochon
Mother of Pearl, also known as Nacre, is an iridescent composite of organic and inorganic material most known for being the coating of pearls. It i...
View full details40mm Howlite, Coral, & MOP Mosaic Pendant Pair
These mosaic inlay pendant pairs feature bold geometric patterns created from a mix of natural shell, gemstone, abalone, mother of pearl, turquoise...
View full detailsDalmation Jasper 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Dalmation Jasper is the trade name for Dalmation Stone, which is not Jasper but rather a combination of Feldspar and Quartz. It is opaque, creamy w...
View full detailsHubei Turquoise 5mm Square Cabochon
Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...
View full detailsYellow Jade 25x37mm Free Form Marquise Pendant - CLEARANCE
Yellow Jade is not actually Jade, but a form of natural Serpentine which is commonly referred to as Yellow Jade in the stone industry. This semi-tr...
View full details17x19mm Silver Plated Faceted Gemstone Heart Charm/Pendant - Peach (Dyed) New Jade
Hearts aren't just for Valentine's Day! We are loving these faceted gemstone hearts from Dakota Stones. They are the perfect size to be a pendant o...
View full detailsRed Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Red Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Hubei Turquoise 4mm Square Cabochon
Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...
View full detailsAmethyst 9x32mm Faceted Tear Drop Silver Plated Pendant
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 ...
View full details32mm Jet, MOP, and Turquoise Mosaic Drop Pendant Pair
These mosaic inlay pendant pairs feature bold geometric patterns created from a mix of natural shell, gemstone, abalone, mother of pearl, turquoise...
View full detailsRed Aventurine 24-28x36-40mm Free Form Marquise Pendant - CLEARANCE
Red Aventurine is a peach to orange colored translucent Quartz with inclusions of Mica or other minerals. These inclusions give it a glistening eff...
View full detailsDark Dumortierite 40mm Donut Pendant
Dumortierite is an aluminum borosilicate mineral that varies in color from blue, green and brown to the more rare violet and pink. First described ...
View full detailsAtlantisite Stichtite 10x40mm Fan Pendant Pair
Stichtite is a mineral, a carbonate of chromium and magnesium. Its color ranges from pink through lilac to a rich purple color. Discovered in 1910 ...
View full detailsBoulder Opal 10-18x17-23mm AAA Grade Small Free Form Cabochon
Boulder Opal is a golden-brown to dark brown stone, displaying these colors in patterns of parallel bands. It is considered a precious Opal, and fo...
View full detailsSpiny Oyster Purple 5X19-30mm Stick Collar
Iron Zebra Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Iron Zebra Jasper displays streaks or stripes of colors ranging from dark, rich browns and grays to lighter golden browns and creams. It has charac...
View full detailsMexican Zebra Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Mexican Zebra Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Lapis 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 detailsUnakite 40mm Donut Pendant
Unakite is a granite composed of pink Feldspar and Epidote, creating a beautiful blend of pink and green in mottled patterns. The colors in this st...
View full detailsPolychrome 29x46-60x80mm Free Form Oval Pendant - CLEARANCE
Montana Moss Agate 10x14mm A Grade Oval Cabochon
Montana Moss Agate is an unusual Moss Agate in that it exhibits some banding, along with the dendritic inclusions of manganese and iron typical of ...
View full detailsPicasso Jasper 40mm Donut Pendant
Picasso Jasper is a stone with such beautiful colors and painterly patterns that is was named after Pablo Picasso. Commonly occurring in black or g...
View full detailsBlue Apatite 10mm A Grade Coin Cabochon
Blue Apatite ranges in color from light teal to blue to bright blue to dark blue to green. It can be easily confused with other minerals due to its...
View full detailsLarvikite 40mm Donut Pendant
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 worlds attention in...
View full detailsMuoinionalusta Meteorite 16mm Coin Pendant with .925 Sterling Silver Bail
This coin shaped meteorite pendant is stunning and ready-to-wear! Each pendant will be the same size and shape, but the difference in the pattern r...
View full detailsLabradorite 12x25mm Faceted Oval Focal Connector A Grade - 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 detailsFluorite 15-22x26-30mm AAA Grade Medium Free Form Cabochon
Fluorite is a luminous, soft and glassy stone, sometimes referred to as “the most colorful mineral in the world.” It is one of the most sought to a...
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Frequently asked questions
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What is a focal bead and how do designers use it?
A focal is a larger single bead or pendant — typically 12–40mm — meant to anchor a design rather than repeat down a strand. Designers center one focal on a necklace, hang it as a pendant from a chain or beaded strand, or use it as the visual stop between sections of smaller beads. Because the focal carries the eye, pattern, color zoning, and matrix in the stone matter more than they would on a 6mm round. Most focals in this category ship as individual pieces or small lots rather than full strands, so check the listing for quantity per listing. -
What focal shapes does Dakota carry?
The category covers donuts, ovals, slices, teardrops, squares, free-form shapes, marquise, and guru beads used at the head of a mala. Donuts are the most common (often 38–40mm) and work well on cord or with bail wraps. Slices show interior banding and matrix from the cut face and are usually free-form in outline. Teardrops and ovals drill top-down as pendants; squares and rounds typically drill through the center. Each cut style routes to a sub-collection so you can browse by shape rather than scrolling the full focals hub. -
How large do focal beads typically run?
Most focals fall between 12mm and 40mm. Common sizes include 12mm rounds and squares, 13x18mm and 12x25mm ovals and teardrops, 9x32mm marquise and elongated drops, 15mm donuts, and 38–40mm donuts and slices for statement pendants. Slices and free-forms vary piece to piece because they follow the natural shape of the cut, so the listed dimension is nominal — expect ±1–2mm variation. -
What's the difference between top-drilled and center-drilled focals?
Top-drilled focals have the hole running side-to-side near the top of the bead, so the piece hangs as a pendant — common on teardrops, ovals, and slices. Center-drilled focals have the hole running through the long axis like a regular bead, so they sit in-line on a strand or wire. Donuts use a large central hole and are usually strung on cord, leather, or with a bail. Drill direction changes how you finish the piece, so confirm the drill style before ordering findings or stringing material. -
Which stones work best as focals?
Pattern-rich material reads strongest at focal size. Jasper is the largest group here — picture jasper, ocean jasper, and landscape varieties all show scenic banding that benefits from a larger cut surface. Agate and botswana agate carry visible banding; labradorite and tiger eye carry chatoyancy and flash that need surface area to show. Lapis, amazonite, turquoise, rose quartz, and quartz round out the offering for solid-color or translucent focals.