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Hubei Turquoise Gemstone Beads

Hubei Turquoise Gemstone Beads

Hubei Turquoise gemstone beads from China are selected for the rich blue to green color, bold spiderweb matrix, and strong contrast that make top grade Chinese Turquoise so sought after. This collection features standout strands with natural character, well-matched color, and the distinctive pattern serious designers look for.

Dakota Stones offers Hubei Turquoise beads chosen for their color, matrix, consistency, and clean cutting, giving each strand the premium look customers expect in fine Chinese Turquoise. With unique patterning in every strand, these beads offer the bold, high-grade material that sets exceptional turquoise apart. Learn more about stabilization and care in our turquoise treatments guide.

Dakota Stones carries varieties of Turquoise from around the globe- North American- like Kingman,  Sleeping Beauty, Egyptian, Persian and Hubei. 

 

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Hubei Turquoise 2mm Blue/Matrix/Green/Brown Round Faceted Banded - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 5mm Light Blue Matrix Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 3mm Blue Matrix Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 5mm Blue Green Round Faceted AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 2mm Blue Matrix Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 4mm Round Faceted AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise Banded 2mm Faceted Cube 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 2mm Faceted Cube - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 7x5mm Oval Cabochon

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Chinese Turquoise is a blue-green to light yellow-green stone, with inclusions of brown, black and rust. These colors often occur in speckled patte...

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Hubei Turquoise 7mm Square Cabochon

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Hubei Turquoise 10mm Coin Cabochon

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Hubei Turquoise 4mm Square Cabochon

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Hubei Turquoise 6mm Square Cabochon

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Hubei Turquoise 5mm Square Cabochon

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Hubei Turquoise 5mm Coin Cabochon

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Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8-9mm Green Quatrefoil Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8x10mm Blue Oval Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 9-13mm Free Form Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge Blue-Green 8x10mm Oval Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 6x8mm Blue Oval Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 6x8mm Green Oval Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 6x8mm Blue-Green Oval Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8x13mm Green Pear Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 11-18mm Free Form Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 12mm Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8mm Dyed Purple Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 8mm Dyed Green Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 6-7mm Dyed Dark Green Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 11mm Blue Heart Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Compressed Turquoise with Copper Painted Edge 20mm Dyed Multi Color Heart Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 5-6x16-18mm Graduate Banded Disc Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 3x6mm Green-Blue Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 3x6mm Blue-Green with Brown Matrix Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 3x6mm Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 6x8mm Blue with Spider Web Matrix Pebble Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 6x8mm Blue-Green Egg Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 6x8mm Blue Pebble Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 4-6x11-16mm Knotted Chip Bead - 38-Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 8x13mm Green with Brown Matrix Tube Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 8x8mm Green with Brown Matrix Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 8x13mm Blue with Spider Web Matrix Tube Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 8-17mm Graduated Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 10x12mm Rectangle Nugget Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 5mm Semi Round Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 4x6mm Banded Rectangle Nugget Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 4x8mm Brown & Green Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 4x8mm Light Green & Brown Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise 4x5mm Green & Brown Tube Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Genuine turquoise, stabilized to last

Genuine turquoise, stabilized to last

This is real Hubei turquoise — the classic robin's-egg blue, mined in China's Hubei province, the source that sets the benchmark for consistent color. Turquoise is naturally soft and porous, so nearly all turquoise on the market (ours included) is stabilized: a clear resin is drawn into the stone to harden it and lock the color in. That's not dye and it's not a fake — it's the standard step that lets genuine turquoise survive being worn. What you're getting is true turquoise, not dyed howlite or a reconstituted composite.
Read the matrix

Read the matrix

The brown and black webbing running through each bead is the matrix — the host rock the turquoise formed in — and it's natural. It's also how you read real turquoise: the pattern is irregular and different on every bead, where imitations tend to look uniform or printed. Some designers prize a clean, even blue; others want bold matrix. Both are here, and every strand is matched so the beads work together.
Wear it with care

Wear it with care

Turquoise is a softer stone (Mohs 5–6), so treat it gently: keep it away from perfume, lotion, and household cleaners, never use ultrasonic or steam, and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. Remove it before swimming or the gym. It's stocked in rounds, rondelles, heishi, nuggets, and faceted cuts from 3–4mm through 10mm. Hubei turquoise pairs naturally with lapis, amazonite, and apatite.

About this stone

Color
BlueBlue-GreenGreen
Origin
USA (Arizona)USA (Nevada)China (Hubei)MexicoIran
Mohs hardness
5–6
Treatment categories
NaturalStabilizedComposite/Reconstituted
Industry-standard treatment
Stabilization
Mineral chemistry
Hydrated copper-aluminum phosphate
Crystal system
Triclinic
Stone family
Turquoise
Birthstone
December
Common cuts
RoundRondelleHeishiNuggetFaceted RondelleChip
Common sizes
3mm4mm6mm8mm10mm
Care notes
Avoid ultrasonic, steam, bleach, and household cleaners. Soft damp cloth only. Remove before swimming, gym, perfume, hand-washing.
Related stones
Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Amazonite, Larimar

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Hubei turquoise real turquoise?
    Yes. Hubei turquoise is genuine natural turquoise mined in Hubei province, China — one of the most important and consistent turquoise sources in the world. It is not howlite, magnesite, or a dyed imitation. Like nearly all turquoise sold today it is stabilized (see below), but the stone itself is true turquoise.
  • What does “stabilized” mean, and is it the same as dyed?
    Stabilizing draws a clear resin into the stone to harden it and seal its natural color. Turquoise is naturally soft and porous, so stabilization is the industry-standard way to make it durable enough for daily jewelry. It is not dye — no color is added — and it is completely different from reconstituted or “block” turquoise, which is ground turquoise powder bonded with filler. Our turquoise is genuine stone, stabilized.
  • Is the brown and black webbing natural?
    Yes. That webbing is called matrix — the host rock the turquoise grew in — and it is a natural part of the stone. The pattern is different on every bead. Even, irregular matrix is actually one of the signs you are looking at real turquoise rather than a uniform imitation.
  • How do I care for turquoise beads?
    Turquoise is soft (Mohs 5–6) and sensitive. Keep it away from perfume, lotion, sunscreen, and household cleaners; never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners; and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. Remove turquoise jewelry before swimming, showering, or the gym. Worn and stored with a little care, it lasts for generations.
  • What sizes and cuts of Hubei turquoise do you carry?
    Hubei turquoise is stocked across a wide range — rounds, rondelles, heishi, nuggets, and faceted cuts, from about 3–4mm through 10mm. They all ship together in one order, so it is easy to build a graduated set or match a finished design. Use the filters above to compare.