Oval Beads
Oval beads come in a variety of options; large, small, rounded edges, angular edges, cabochons, pendants, free forms, and more.
Products: 139
Kabamby Ocean Jasper 25-35mm Free Form Oval 8-Inch
Named for the village near where it is found in Madagascar, Kabamby Ocean Jasper was first mined in 2002. It is known for its colors -- dark green ...
View full detailsMATTE Australian Butter Jasper 25x35mm Free Form Oval 8-Inch - CLEARANCE
The description, “buttery,” has been often applied to unlikely products, and it might be easy to understand why. “Butter” suggests qualities of smo...
View full detailsRhyolite 25x35 Free Form Oval 8-Inch
Rhyolite is a volcanic, igneous rock with high silica content. Its name is taken from the Greek word “rhyax,” meaning “a stream of lava.” It is che...
View full detailsMATTE Black Gold Amazonite 25x35 Free Form 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 detailsBlack Moss Opal 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Black Moss Opal 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Crazy Lace Agate 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Crazy Lace Agate 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Amazonite 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 detailsCrazy Lace Agate 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Crazy Lace Agate 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Kambaba Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Kambaba Jasper is a sedimentary stone comprised of microcrystalline Quartz interlaced with Stromatolites — ancient fossilized colonies of primeval ...
View full detailsFancy Jasper 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Fancy Jasper 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Red Jasper 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Red Jasper 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Rose Quartz 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Rose Quartz 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Azurite 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 detailsRose Quartz 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Rose Quartz 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Green Aventurine 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Green Aventurine 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Mexican Zebra Jasper 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Mexican Zebra Jasper 27x34mm Slice Gold Plated - Pendant
Dumortierite 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 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 detailsBlack Moss Opal 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Black Moss Opal 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Dalmation Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver 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 detailsFancy Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Fancy Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Red Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Red Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Mexican Zebra Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
Mexican Zebra Jasper 27x34mm Slice Silver Plated - Pendant
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 detailsPolychrome 29x46-60x80mm Free Form Oval Pendant - CLEARANCE
Amethyst 5X7-8X10mm Freeform Oval - 15-16 inch
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 detailsStrawberry Quartz 8x10mm Oval Faceted, Free Form - 15-16 Inch
Strawberry Quartz is a translucent, milky to pink silicon dioxide mineral. Its needle to like inclusions of hematite are iridescent red. Quartz has...
View full detailsPolychrome 29x41-47x59mm Free Form Oval Pendant - CLEARANCE
Moroccan Agate 25-35mm Light Freeform Oval - 15-16 Inch
Moroccan Agate occurs in striking colors of red, white, golden tan, gray and purple, in a variety of swirling and linear patterns. Like other Agate...
View full detailsLight Amethyst 9x11-13x18mm Free Form Faceted Oval A Grade - 15-16 Inch
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 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 detailsAustralian "Boulder" Chrysoprase Freeform Oval 7-10mm - 15-16 Inch
Chrysoprase is a bright apple green, translucent stone, whose color often caused ancient jewelers to confuse it with Emerald. A cryptocrystalline C...
View full detailsMoroccan Agate Light 30-40mm Freeform Oval - 15-16 Inch
Moroccan Agate occurs in striking colors of red, white, golden tan, gray and purple, in a variety of swirling and linear patterns. Like other Agate...
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 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.