Large Hole Gemstone Beads
Large-hole gemstone beads allow for jewelry designs with thicker cords. Our 8-inch strands come in 6 mm, 8 mm, and 10 mm rounds or rondelles, each drilled to an ample 2.0 mm (6 mm size) or 2.5 mm (8 mm & 10 mm sizes). Choose from polished, faceted, or matte finishes in 70+ popular stone types.
These big hole beads slip easily onto leather cord, suede, kumihimo braid, hemp, rat-tail, or heavy-gauge wire—ideal for slide-knot bracelets, bolo-style necklaces, and mixed-media macramé. Designers love them for speedy string-ups and for adding natural heft to pieces that need to sit flat and wear strong.
Browse the full range, filter by size or finish, and pair your picks with matching leather or cord from our Tools & Supplies section to build durable, statement-ready jewelry without fuss.
Large Hole Gemstone Beads for Jewelry Making & Crafting
Trolleite 8mm Large Hole Round - 8 Inch
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Trolleite is an extremely rare aluminum phosphate mineral that crystallizes in the form of masses and small prismatic crystals. It is made up of qu...
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Mixed Dark Lepidocrocite 8mm Large Hole Round - 8 Inch
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An iron oxide-hydroxide mineral, Lepidocrocite forms when iron-containing substances rust underwater. It is commonly found in the weathering of pri...
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Rainbow Jade 5x8mm Large Hole Faceted Rondelle - 8 Inch
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Jade refers to an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. Jade has been used for tens of thousands of years, initially as tools b...
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African Petrified Wood Agate 6mm Large Hole Round - 8 Inch
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African Petrified Wood Agate 8mm Large Hole Faceted Round - 8 Inch
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Mixed Lodalite Quartz 6mm Faceted Rondelle - Large Hole Beads
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Mixed Lodolite is Quartz with inclusions of sand. These inclusions range broadly in type and color and produce patterns that can look like gardens....
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Tourmaline 8mm Faceted Round Large Hole - 8-inch
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Tourmaline is classified as a semiprecious stone and occurs in a vast array of colors, everything from colorless to black, from pastel to bright to...
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Mixed Dark Lepidocrocite 5x8mm Large Hole Faceted Rondelle - 8 Inch
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An iron oxide-hydroxide mineral, Lepidocrocite forms when iron-containing substances rust underwater. It is commonly found in the weathering of pri...
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Flower Agate 5x8mm Large Hole Faceted Rondelle - 8 Inch
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Flower Agate is a type of Agate with opaque Chalcedony inclusions that resemble tiny floral formations. This mineral is a recent find out of Madaga...
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Freshwater Pearl 8-9mm Pink/Purple Potato Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 6mm Silver Potato Beads with 2mm Large Hole - 8 Inch
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Mixed Dark Lepidocrocite 8mm Large Hole Faceted Round - 8 Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 9-12mm White Potato Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 9mm Copper Rice Beads with 2mm Large Hole - 8 Inch
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Flower Agate 8mm Large Hole Round - 8 Inch
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Green Lodalite Quartz 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads
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Green Lodolite is Quartz with inclusions of sand. These inclusions range broadly in type and color and produce patterns that can look like gardens....
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Freshwater Pearl 5-6mm White Potato Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 9-10mm Light Green Potato Large Hole Beads - 7-8 Inch
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Flower Agate 8mm Large Hole Faceted Round - 8 Inch
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Onyx 8mm Faceted Rondelle Large Hole 8-Inch
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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...
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Freshwater Pearl 8-10mm Circled Baroque Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 7-9mm Golden Potato Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 6-10mm Grey Peacock Irregular Button Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 10-14mm Multi Neutral "Edison" Baroque Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 6-7mm Multi Pastel Oval Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 8-9mm Peacock Potato Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 8-11mm Red/Brown/Gold Irregular Button Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 4-5mm White Potato Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 6-7mm White Potato Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 10-12mm Purple Rice Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 7-10mm Red/Brown Potato Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 6-7mm Red/Brown/Gold Potato Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 6-7mm Pink/Brown Potato Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 7-9mm Golden Brown Potato Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 7-9mm Dark Golden Brown Potato Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 7-12mm Golden Brown Irregular Button Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 7-10mm Peacock Irregular Button Large Hole Beads - 8-Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 9-10mm White Potato Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 6-7mm White Oval Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 10-11mm White Potato Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 11-12x14-15mm Purple Rice Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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Freshwater Pearl 9-10mm Peacock Potato Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
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Frequently asked questions
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What is a large hole bead and what cord does it fit?
Large hole beads are drilled with an oversized channel — typically 2mm or larger — so cord, leather, or memory wire passes through where a standard 0.7–1mm stringing hole would not. Standard gemstone strands are drilled for beading wire and silk; large-hole strands open the option to use 1mm and 1.5mm round leather, 2mm flat leather, paracord, kumihimo bundles, and heavier silk satin cord. Always check the listed hole size against the cord diameter before buying — cord should pass freely without forcing, since stone holes do not stretch. Hole size should be disclosed; ask before buying if it isn't specified. -
What hole size do Dakota's large-hole strands carry?
Most large-hole gemstone strands in this collection are drilled at 2mm or 2.5mm, with some specialty drills running larger for thicker leather and paracord. The exact bore varies by stone, cut, and bead size — softer materials like amazonite and lapis tolerate a wider drill than harder stones like quartz at the same diameter. the listing lists the drilled hole size for each strand; if it isn't specified on a listing, ask before ordering so the bore matches your cord. For mixed-strand designs, confirm hole size on every strand rather than assuming consistency across the category. -
What are large hole beads used for?
The four common applications: leather-cord bracelets and necklaces (1mm–2mm round or flat leather), kumihimo braids where the finished cord threads through a focal or end bead, memory wire bracelets that use 0.6–1mm wire but benefit from looser bead fit, and European-style charm bracelets built on heavier chain or cable. Large-hole strands also work for macramé spacers, paracord survival bracelets, and any design where the cord, not a beading needle, carries the bead. The wider channel changes the drape — beads sit looser on cord than tight-strung designs, which is part of the intended look. -
Which gemstones are available with large holes?
The category spans quartz varieties (clear, rose, smoky), jaspers, agates, amazonite, amethyst, larvikite, tiger eye, lapis, garnet, and freshwater pearl, among others. Round is the dominant cut at 8mm and 6mm, with rondelles and faceted rounds also well represented. Availability shifts as strands sell through, so the exact stone-by-size mix changes — filter by stone or cut from the collection page, or check the active listing for the size and hole bore you need. Softer stones generally drill to wider bores more reliably than harder, brittle materials, which affects which stones appear in 2.5mm+ drill sizes. -
How do bead diameter and hole size relate for cord fit?
Bead diameter and hole size are independent specs — an 8mm round can be drilled at 1mm or 2.5mm depending on the strand. For cord work, the hole bore is what matters: 1.5mm leather needs roughly a 2mm hole to pass cleanly, and 2mm leather wants a 2.5mm bore or larger. Diameter affects drape and visual weight, not whether the cord fits. A common build is 8mm rounds on 1.5mm leather, or 6mm rounds for finer cord and lighter wrists. Check the listed hole size on each listing before matching to cord, and account for knots or crimps at the cord ends.