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Faceted & Microfaceted Beads

Faceted & Microfaceted Beads

Faceted gemstone beads turn light into the sparkle line of a design — every strand here is cut with flat, polished planes, from classic faceted rounds and rondelles to table-cut cubes, coins, energy prisms, and lanterns. Beads 6mm and up are our standard faceted cuts; under 6mm we call them microfaceted — dozens of tiny facets that read as continuous shimmer on 2–5mm beads.

The specs designers ask about first: sizes run 2mm through 10mm, deepest at 3–4mm and 8mm. Standard strands are 15–16 inch with 0.8–1.1mm holes — comfortable on beading wire, silk, or doubled thread — and about 70 large-hole styles (2–2.5mm holes) come on 8-inch strands for leather and knotted cord. Roughly 70 stones are in stock faceted right now, led by tourmaline, quartz, garnet, labradorite, and Hubei turquoise, and grades and treatments (plated, dyed, lab-made CZ and terahertz) are stated in every product title.

Every strand is checked in Minnesota for facet consistency, color, and grade before it ships, and the promise is simple: every bead on the strand is usable. Filter by stone, size, or shape to narrow to exactly what your project needs.
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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Ruby Sapphire Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Ruby Sapphire Gemstone strand with A grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Ruby and Sapphire 8mm Faceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Ruby has long been considered one of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones on the planet. It is also one of the hardest, second only to Diamond...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Rainbow Moonstone Gemstone strand with A grade faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Rainbow Moonstone Gemstone strand with A grade faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Rainbow Moonstone 6mm Coin Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Rainbow Moonstone is named for its moon-like glow or chatoyancy, as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moon...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Labradorite Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Labradorite Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Labradorite 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Labradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Apple Green Chrysoprase Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Apple Green Chrysoprase Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Australian Green Opal 10mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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Australian Green Opal is a variety of Common Opal which is a mixture of Opal and nontronite. Common Opal is generally opaque, without the play of c...

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This is a Dakota Stones 7x10mm Eagle Eye Gemstone strand with faceted free-form rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 7x10mm Eagle Eye Gemstone strand with faceted free-form rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Eagle Eye Faceted, Freeform 7x10mm Rondelle - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE

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Similar to Tiger's Eye, this gemstone in its polished state looks like what it would be like to capture smoke in a stone -- bottomless black mixed ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Spinel Banded Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Spinel Banded Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15 inch strand.

Multi Spinel 3mm Banded Faceted Round - 15 Inch

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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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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Petro Tourmaline Banded Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Petro Tourmaline Banded Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15 inch strand.

Petro Tourmaline 3mm Banded Faceted Round - 15 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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This is a Dakota Stones 6x8mm African Jade Corner Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6x8mm African Jade Corner Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

African Jade 6x8mm Corner Drilled Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch

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This is a Dakota Stones 6x8mm Red Jasper Corner Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6x8mm Red Jasper Corner Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Red Jasper 6x8mm Corner Drilled Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Red Jasper is an aggregate of microcrystalline quartz and/or chalcedony and other minerals. The opaque stone’s red color is due to high iron conten...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Red Garnet Bicone Gemstone strand with faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Red Garnet Bicone Gemstone strand with faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Red Garnet 4mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch

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Red Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet, which occurs in many colors. Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cu...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Carnelian Bicone Gemstone strand with faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Carnelian Bicone Gemstone strand with faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Carnelian 4mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch

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Carnelian is a glassy, translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it “the setting sun.” Most ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue Faceted Round AAA - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue Faceted Cube AAA - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3x6mm Labradorite Gemstone strand with A grade faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3x6mm Labradorite Gemstone strand with A grade faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Labradorite 3x6mm Faceted Rondelle A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Labradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This...

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This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Peach Moonstone Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Peach Moonstone Gemstone strand with table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Peach Moonstone 5mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is remini...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Red Black Super Seven Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Red Black Super Seven Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Red Black Super Seven 3mm Table Cut Cube A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Super 7, also known as Melody's Stone, is a rare, naturally occurring rock composed of seven specific minerals: amethyst, clear quartz, smoky quart...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Tanzanite Microfaceted Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Tanzanite Microfaceted Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Tanzanite 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch

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Tanzanite is both extremely rare and extremely attractive, and we offer it when we can.

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Chrysocolla Microfaceted Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Chrysocolla Microfaceted Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Chrysocolla 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch

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Chrysocolla, a hydrous copper silicate, is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens. It often also occurs with colors ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Dark Blue Sapphire Microfaceted Gemstone strand with A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Dark Blue Sapphire Microfaceted Gemstone strand with A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Dark Blue Sapphire 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Metaphysically, all sapphires are considered stones of wisdom, however different colors have additional attributes such as enhanced emotional resil...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Blue Lace Agate Microfaceted Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Blue Lace Agate Microfaceted Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Lace Agate 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch

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Blue Lace Agate is a naturally occuring soft blue agate, laced with bands or swirls of brighter blue, periwinkle, white and occasionally gray or br...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Tanzanite Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Tanzanite Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Tanzanite 3mm Table Cut Cube A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Tanzanite is both extremely rare and extremely attractive, and we offer it when we can.

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Peridot Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Peridot Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Peridot 3mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Peridot (pair-uh-doe) is one of only two gems, the other being Diamond, that is not formed in the Earth’s crust. Rather, it is born in the molten r...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Spinel Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Spinel Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Multi Spinel 4mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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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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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Emerald Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Emerald Gemstone strand with AAA grade faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
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Emerald 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle AAA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Emerald is one of the four “precious” gemstones, the others being Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire. It is the green form of Beryl, colored by trace amoun...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Iolite Double Gemstone strand with faceted heart beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Iolite Double Gemstone strand with faceted heart beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Iolite 8mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Iolite most commonly occurs in shades of blue to gray, violet or indigo. It displays a visual property called “pleochroism,” which means that it ca...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Tourmaline Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Tourmaline Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Multi Tourmaline 8mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 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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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Morganite Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Morganite Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Morganite 4mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Morganite gets its pink hue from the presence of manganese or cesium in the stone. It's actually a pink variety of Beryl -- the family of gemstones...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6x9-5mm Larimar Gemstone strand with natural faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6x9-5mm Larimar Gemstone strand with natural faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Larimar Natural 6X9.5mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Larimar is a translucent blue, turquoise and white stone that can have streaks and patterns of white, as well as red or brown either from oxidation...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3x4mm Tourmaline Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3x4mm Tourmaline Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Multi Tourmaline 3x4mm Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 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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This is a Dakota Stones 2-6mm Sapphire Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 18 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2-6mm Sapphire Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 18 inch strand.

Sapphire 2-6mm Graduated Faceted Rondelle - 18 Inch

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Sapphires are precious gemstones, but unlike rubies, they come in a rainbow of colors besides red! They are all varieties of the mineral corundum,...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hematite Copper Plated Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Hematite Copper Plated Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hematite Copper Plated 4mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch

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Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster. When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel. Hematite is bla...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Black Spinel Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Black Spinel Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Black Spinel 4mm Faceted Coin - 15-16 Inch

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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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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Fluorite Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Fluorite Gemstone strand with A grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Fluorite 3mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch

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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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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Green Garnet Cut Gemstone strand with coin star beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Green Garnet Cut Gemstone strand with coin star beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Green Garnet 6mm Star Cut Faceted Coin Beads - 15-16 Inch

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Green Garnet can be among the most valuable of garnets, which come in a variety of colors. Occurring in sizes ranging from a grain of sand to the s...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Ruby Gemstone strand with AA grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Ruby Gemstone strand with AA grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Ruby 3mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Ruby is a precious gemstone known for its deep red color. It is a variety of the mineral corundum, the second-hardest mineral next to diamond . The...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Sapphire Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Sapphire Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Multi Sapphire 3mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch

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Sapphires are precious gemstones, but unlike rubies, they come in a rainbow of colors besides red! They are all varieties of the mineral corundum,...

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This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Hubei Turquoise Banded Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 5mm Hubei Turquoise Banded Gemstone strand with faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 5mm Banded Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Hubei Turquoise Blue Gemstone strand with AAA grade table-cut cube beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Hubei Turquoise 3mm Blue Table Cut Cube AAA Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Hubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise-producing regions in the world. This materia...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Labradorite Lantern Gemstone strand with A grade faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Labradorite Lantern Gemstone strand with A grade faceted beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Labradorite 4mm Faceted Lantern A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Labradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This...

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This is a Dakota Stones 2x4mm Diopside Thin Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 2x4mm Diopside Thin Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Diopside 2x4mm Thin Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch

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Diopside is a calcium and magnesium silicate mineral. It is transparent or translucent, and can display a nearly emerald green color due to the pre...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Wood Rhodonite Microfaceted Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Wood Rhodonite Microfaceted Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Wood Rhodonite 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch

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Rhodonite, whose name is derived from the Greek word for Rose, “rhodon,” is known for its pink, red and magenta hues. A Manganese inosilicate (or c...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Sunstone Microfaceted Gemstone strand with A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Sunstone Microfaceted Gemstone strand with A grade round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Sunstone 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Sunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catc...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Green Goldstone Microfaceted Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Green Goldstone Microfaceted Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Green Goldstone 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch

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Green Goldstone is an opaque, almost black glass with flecks of copper suspended within it. These flecks glitter as they catch the light and appear...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Spinel Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Spinel Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Multi Spinel 4mm Faceted Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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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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This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Spinel Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 3mm Spinel Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Multi Spinel 3mm Faceted Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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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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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Diopside Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Diopside Gemstone strand with AA grade faceted round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Diopside 4mm Faceted Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Diopside is a calcium and magnesium silicate mineral. It is transparent or translucent, and can display a nearly emerald green color due to the pre...

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This is a Dakota Stones Rose Quartz Puff pendant from the Dakota Stones collection.
This is a Dakota Stones Rose Quartz Puff pendant from the Dakota Stones collection.

Rose Quartz 14mm Faceted Puff Coin Pendant with .925 Bail

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Rose Quartz is a silicon dioxide crystal and one of the most common varieties of the Quartz family. It is a translucent to transparent stone with a...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Labradorite Double Gemstone strand with faceted heart beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Labradorite Double Gemstone strand with faceted heart beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Labradorite 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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Labradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This...

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Faceted Rondelle Beads

Faceted Rondelle Beads

A rondelle is a workhorse shape — flattened, low-profile, and built to stack tight — so faceting it turns every one of those flat planes into a hit of light instead of one flat surface doing all the work. It's the shape most designers reach for first: small enough to spacer between focals, substantial enough to carry a strand on its own. We drill for consistency, with holes sized to handle real stringing wire rather than just beading cord, and we carry the cut from 2mm up to 12mm across birthstones, cardinal gems, and specialty stones like Rainbow Moonstone. A wide selection here isn't a bonus — it's what actually lets a design get finished.
Faceted Round Beads

Faceted Round Beads

The round is the most trusted shape in jewelry design, and faceting it doesn't change that — it sharpens it. Each bead is cut with dozens of flat planes (32 to 64 facets on the smaller sizes) that turn a stone's natural shine into individual points of light instead of one soft glow. It's still the round every designer already knows how to build with — same predictable drill, same reliable drape — just with more going on when it catches light. We stock the cut from 2mm to 10mm, with the deepest range at 3mm and 4mm, so the sizes designers reach for most are also the ones we're never light on.
Faceted Coin Beads

Faceted Coin Beads

A coin bead is just a flat round — what earns ours a second look is the face. Dakota's faceted coins carry a precise square-facet cut that reads as a checkerboard when the light hits it, plus our newer "star cut" option: a six-sided geometric star with a tabletop face for an entirely different kind of shine. Both come with a puffed edge, holes drilled to fit up to 20 gauge wire, and a cutting process efficient enough to keep an intricate cut at a genuinely low price point. Stocked in 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, and select 12mm sizes across 50+ stone types.

Frequently asked questions

  • What's the difference between faceted and microfaceted beads?
    Both are cut with flat, polished planes that catch light — the difference is facet count and size. A standard faceted bead carries fewer, larger facets, so each plane reads as a distinct flash. A microfaceted bead is covered in dozens of much smaller facets, giving a fine, continuous shimmer instead of individual sparkles. Microfaceting is a small-bead cut — it shows best at 2–4mm — while standard faceting runs the full 2mm–10mm range.
  • What faceted cuts does Dakota stock?
    The deepest runs are faceted rounds (about 340 active options), table-cut cubes (about 175), and faceted rondelles (about 165), followed by faceted coins, microfaceted rounds, energy prisms, faceted hearts, tri-cut rondelles, and faceted lanterns. Several cuts also have their own collection pages — microfaceted rounds, microfaceted rondelles, faceted cubes, faceted lanterns, and faceted saucers — if you want to browse a single shape in depth.
  • What sizes do faceted gemstone beads come in?
    Current stock runs 2mm through 10mm, with the deepest counts at 4mm, 8mm, and 3mm. Rondelles also come in flattened profiles like 2x3mm, 3x4mm, 4x6mm, and 6x8mm — height first, then width. Most strands are 15–16 inch; around 70 large-hole options come on 8-inch strands for leather and thicker cord.
  • What stones come in faceted cuts?
    Roughly 70 stones are in stock faceted right now. Tourmaline, quartz, Hubei turquoise, garnet, labradorite, moonstone, amazonite, lapis, ruby, and aquamarine carry the deepest counts — harder, finer-grained materials dominate because they hold a crisp facet edge. The collection also includes lab-made cubic zirconia and terahertz, plus metallic-plated hematite and labradorite; every treatment is identified in the product title.
  • How do I choose the right faceted cut for a design?
    Match the cut to the job. Faceted rounds are the all-purpose sparkle bead; rondelles pack more beads per inch, so they're the stacking and spacer choice; table-cut cubes add geometric structure; coins give flat flash for earrings and pendants; energy prisms and hearts work as focals. For fine, continuous shimmer in delicate work, use microfaceted rounds or rondelles at 2–4mm. Mixing faceted accents into smooth strands is the classic move — the sparkle reads deliberate instead of busy.