Tan Beads
A neutral colored gemstone bead like tan or beige can add level of comfort or stability to your color stories. Using jasper, coral, or fossil beads is a great way to provide a sense of warmth and security to any jewelry concept you can come up with. Metaphysical Properties: Tan or beige can be thought of as calm, relaxing, and dependable. Color Pairings: As a neutral, tan goes with many other colors; especially other earth tones such as blue, green, soft orange or red, etc.
Tanzanite 3mm Banded Microfaceted Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch
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$34.00
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$34.00
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$34.00
$34.00
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$34.00
Tanzanite is both extremely rare and extremely attractive, and we offer it when we can.
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$34.00
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$34.00
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$34.00
$34.00
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$34.00
Tanzanite Faceted 3mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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$19.00
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$19.00
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$19.00
$19.00
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$19.00
Tanzanite is both extremely rare and extremely attractive, and we offer it when we can.
Original price
$19.00
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Original price
$19.00
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$19.00
$19.00
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$19.00
Champagne Garnet 3mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch
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$18.00
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$18.00
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$18.00
Garnets are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. All species of garnets possess simila...
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$18.00
Cubic Zirconia (CZ) Light Champagne 3mm Faceted Cube - 15-16 Inch
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$13.00
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Tanzanite Faceted, Yellow & Grey Banded 3mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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$42.00
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Original price
$42.00
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$42.00
$42.00
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$42.00
Tanzanite is both extremely rare and extremely attractive, and we offer it when we can.
Original price
$42.00
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Original price
$42.00
Original price
$42.00
$42.00
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$42.00
About tan beads
Color family
Tans & earthy neutrals
Shade range
SandBeigeKhakiCamelTaupeFawnWheat
Stones in this color
JasperAgatePicture JasperRiver StoneFossil CoralCoralTanzanitePicasso JasperCrazy Lace AgateBotswana AgatePetrified WoodOpal+11 more
Complements
Navy, deep teal, and turquoise for southwest and coastal palettes; cream and ivory for tonal sand palettes; warm brass and bronze for desert-warm looks.
Typical treatments
Natural (most Jasper, River Stone, Fossil Coral)Stabilized (some Coral)
Design notes
Jasper-dominant collection — Picture Jasper, Picasso Jasper, and Crazy Lace Agate provide the strongest banded patterning. Fossil Coral and Petrified Wood add organic texture. A grounding palette for earth-tone and boho designs.
Frequently asked questions
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What tan gemstone beads do you carry?
The tan collection is jasper-dominant. Picture Jasper, Picasso Jasper, and Crazy Lace Agate provide the strongest banded patterning. Fossil Coral and Petrified Wood add organic texture and fossilized variety. River Stone, Botswana Agate, and Tanzanite at the higher end cover the broader sandy-warm range. -
What makes picture jasper different from other jaspers?
Picture Jasper is named for its dendritic and scenic patterns that resemble landscape paintings — sand-and-rust-colored bands, branching mineral inclusions, and occasional 'horizon' lines from sediment deposition. The patterning is natural and forms during slow mineral accretion in cracks and cavities. Each strand is visually distinct; designers who want matched pairs may need to hand-pick. -
Is petrified wood real fossil material?
Yes. Petrified Wood is genuine fossilized wood — original organic material replaced atom by atom over millions of years by silica (the same mineral that makes quartz). The result is a stone-hard material that preserves the original cellular structure of the wood, often visibly. Most commercial Petrified Wood beads are from Indonesia, Madagascar, or the American Southwest. -
Are any tan gemstones birthstones?
Tan and beige stones are not on the modern Jewelers of America birthstone list. Some warm-toned alternate stones (Citrine, Sardonyx) overlap with tan but are listed under their dominant color. Picture Jasper and Petrified Wood are sometimes used as 'earth element' substitutes in elemental jewelry traditions. -
How do I clean tan jasper and agate beads?
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth — water alone is fine. Avoid harsh detergents and abrasive cleaners, which can dull the polish over time. Jasper and Agate are Mohs 6.5–7, hard enough to resist routine scratching but porous enough that strong solvents may leave marks. Petrified Wood and Fossil Coral are similar — clean gently and avoid ultrasonic cleaners, which can stress fossil structures.