Oval Beads
Oval beads come in a variety of options; large, small, rounded edges, angular edges, cabochons, pendants, free forms, and more.
Products: 139
Black Gold Amazonite 10x14 Oval 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 detailsDumortierite 10x14 Oval 8-Inch
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 detailsBlue Crazy Lace Agate 10x14 Oval 8-Inch
Blue Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with blue to bring out the beautiful patterns in the stone....
View full detailsAmazonite 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - 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 detailsAzurite Malachite 13X16-15X30mm Top Drill Freeform Oval - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE
This stone is a combination of two very similar materials: Azurite is a deep blue mineral produced by weathered copper ore deposits, and over time,...
View full detailsDumortierite 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - 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 detailsAmazonite 13x38mm Pointed 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 detailsAmazonite 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 detailsPietersite 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch
Pietersite has been called the Tempest Stone for its colors of deep blue and gray with metallic gold and flashes of brilliant chatoyancy as it catc...
View full detailsHubei Turquoise 5x7mm Flat Oval Blue AA Grade - 15-16 Inch
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 detailsLapis 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 detailsBlue Rose Quartz 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 detailsLapis 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch
Lapis is a semi to precious stone and one of the most sought after throughout history. It is highly regarded for its beautiful blue color flecked w...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 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 detailsAquamarine 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch
Aquamarine is a transparent to translucent stone ranging from cerulean blue to light blue in higher grades. In lower grades it can be transparent t...
View full detailsHubei Turquoise 4x6mm Flat Oval Blue AA Grade - 15-16 Inch
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 detailsChalcedony 12x20-13x25mm Free Form Oval Beads - 15-16 Inch
Blue Chalcedony is a naturally occurring soft blue translucent stone. It is a member of the Quartz family, a form of silica with a cryptocrystallin...
View full detailsAquamarine 6x10-9x13mm Oval Tumble Nugget - 8 Inch
Aquamarine is a transparent to translucent stone ranging from cerulean blue to light blue in higher grades. In lower grades it can be transparent t...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 6x8mm Faceted Oval - 15-16 Inch
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 detailsLarimar 8x10mm Puff Oval Beads A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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...
View full detailsBrazilian Amazonite 8x10mm Triangle Cut Faceted Puff Oval - 15-16-Inch
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 detailsBlue Apatite 7x8mm Faceted Swirl Oval - 15-16 Inch
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 detailsAmazonite 7x8mm Faceted Swirl Oval - 15-16 Inch
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 detailsEgyptian Turquoise 3x4-8x10mm Light Blue Graduated Free Form Oval - 15-16 Inch
Egyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ...
View full detailsEgyptian Turquoise 5x7-7x9mm Graduated Free Form Oval - 15-16 Inch
Egyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ...
View full detailsChalcedony 15x20-28mm Free Form Oval Beads - 15-16 Inch
Blue Chalcedony is a naturally occurring soft blue translucent stone. It is a member of the Quartz family, a form of silica with a cryptocrystallin...
View full detailsTanzanite 4x5-10x13mm Oval - 19 Inch
Tanzanite is both extremely rare and extremely attractive, and we offer it when we can.
Blue Apatite 20x22-28x34mm Irregular Rough Oval Collar
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 detailsEgyptian Turquoise 4x6-10x14mm Graduated Free Form Oval - 15-16 Inch
Egyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ...
View full detailsEgyptian Turquoise 4x5-7x10mm Graduated Free Form Oval - 15-16 Inch
Egyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ...
View full detailsHubei Turquoise 8x12mm Puff Oval Beads AA Grade - 15-16 Inch
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 detailsHubei Turquoise 8x10mm Puff Oval Beads AA Grade - 15-16 Grade
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 detailsHubei Turquoise 8x10-13x16mm Blue Free Form Faceted Oval AA Grade - 15-16 Inch
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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Frequently asked questions
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What is an oval bead and how is it drilled?
An oval bead is a smooth, elongated bead with a rounded silhouette — longer on one axis than the other, with no flat sides or facets. The drill hole runs through the long axis, so the bead sits lengthwise on the wire or thread. Compared with a round, an oval reads more directional and shows off banding, chatoyancy, or matrix patterns over a larger surface. Compared with a rice or barrel, the ends taper to a softer curve rather than blunting off. Calibration varies by stone, and hand-cut ovals will show minor variance from bead to bead within a strand. -
What sizes does Dakota stock in oval?
Current oval stock spans roughly 7mm through 12x25mm. The most common sizes are 8mm (single-dimension cut), 7x8mm, and 7mm at the smaller end; 10mm, 8x10mm, and 10x14mm in the mid range; and 12x25mm at the larger, statement end. Two-dimension callouts (e.g., 7x8mm, 10x14mm) describe width by length. Smaller ovals work as spacers and continuous-strand pieces; the 10x14mm and 12x25mm sizes are typical focal or pendant-adjacent beads. Exact size per SKU should be disclosed — ask before buying if it isn't specified. -
What stones come in oval cut?
Dakota currently stocks oval beads across roughly 198 active SKUs. The deepest stone selections are agate (20), jasper (19), amazonite (15), quartz (11), turquoise (10), and amethyst (10), followed by crazy lace agate, labradorite, moonstone, and chalcedony. Patterned stones like agate, jasper, and crazy lace agate show especially well in oval because the longer face displays banding and matrix. Chatoyant and adularescent stones — labradorite, moonstone — also benefit from the larger flat-ish surface. Treatment varies by stone and supplier; check the listing for per-SKU disclosure. -
What jewelry does oval work best for?
Oval suits designs where you want shape variety without facets — strung necklaces and bracelets that need movement and visual rhythm, multi-strand pieces that benefit from a non-spherical profile, and rosary or wire-wrapped chain work where the elongated shape lays nicely between links. Larger ovals (10x14mm, 12x25mm) read as focal beads on simple cord or chain. Smaller ovals (7mm, 7x8mm, 8mm) substitute well for rounds when a designer wants the same continuous-strand feel with a slightly more organic silhouette. Ovals pair cleanly with rondelle spacers and faceted accents. -
Oval vs round — when should I choose oval?
Choose oval when you want to show off a stone's pattern, banding, or optical effect across a larger uninterrupted face — agate banding, jasper landscapes, labradorite flash, and moonstone sheen all benefit from the longer surface. Choose oval also when you want directional flow in a strand rather than the static, uniform read of rounds. Round is the better call for symmetric, beadwork-style pieces and when you need the bead to look identical from every angle. Oval is harder to calibrate tightly than round, so expect slightly more bead-to-bead variance, especially in hand-cut material.