White Beads
White gemstone beads such as crystal quartz, moonstone, howlite, and opalite can bring a sense of purity and simplicity to your designs. Whether the beads are pure white or have veins and inclusions of white, there is an innocence and illumination to them. Find in this collection the brightest and purest of white gemstone beads. Metaphysical Properties: White often signifies freshness, balance, and peace. Color Pairings: White is all colors in one, which makes it a great match with pretty much any color. It can be opening and uplifting in any design.
White Howlite 8mm Round - 8-Inch
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White Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or...
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White Howlite 6mm Round - 8-Inch
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White Howlite 8mm Large Hole Round 8-Inch
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Moonstone 6mm Round 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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White Howlite 10mm Round 8-Inch
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White Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or...
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Selenite 6mm Round A Grade 15-16 Inch
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Selenite is a crystal formed from the mineral gypsum, which comes in many forms and color variations, but has been used historically to describe th...
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Opalite Large Hole 8mm Round - 8-inch
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Opalite is the trade name for man to made glass treated to exhibit the internal flashes of true Opals in translucent samples, and opalescence or lu...
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White Howlite 4mm Round - 8-Inch
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MATTE White African Opal 4mm Round 8-Inch
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White African Opal is a white to cream to light tan stone with veining of black or gray. Like all Opals, it is a form of hydrated amorphous silica,...
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DZI Agate 8mm Round White Line Pattern 15-16 Inch
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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...
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DZI Agate 6mm Round White Line Pattern - 15-16 Inch
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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...
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MATTE River Stone 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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River Stone is a form of limestone composed of quartz, calcium carbonate and other materials. Naturally beautiful, it offers a way to work a neutra...
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White Porcelain Agate 8mm Round - 15-16 inch
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Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it a pattern that resembles porcelain.
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Opalite Large Hole 10mm Round - 8-inch
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Opalite is the trade name for man to made glass treated to exhibit the internal flashes of true Opals in translucent samples, and opalescence or lu...
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River Stone 8mm Round 15-16 Inch
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River Stone is a form of limestone composed of quartz, calcium carbonate and other materials. Naturally beautiful, it offers a way to work a neutra...
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River Stone 6mm Round 15-16 Inch
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River Stone is a form of limestone composed of quartz, calcium carbonate and other materials. Naturally beautiful, it offers a way to work a neutra...
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White Porcelain Agate 10mm Round - 15-16 inch
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Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it a pattern that resembles porcelain.
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River Stone 8mm Round - Large Hole Beads
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River Stone is a form of limestone composed of quartz, calcium carbonate and other materials. Naturally beautiful, it offers a way to work a neutra...
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River Stone 6mm Round - Large Hole Beads
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River Stone is a form of limestone composed of quartz, calcium carbonate and other materials. Naturally beautiful, it offers a way to work a neutra...
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River Stone 4mm Round 15-16 Inch
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River Stone is a form of limestone composed of quartz, calcium carbonate and other materials. Naturally beautiful, it offers a way to work a neutra...
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River Stone 10mm Round 15-16 Inch
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River Stone is a form of limestone composed of quartz, calcium carbonate and other materials. Naturally beautiful, it offers a way to work a neutra...
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DZI Agate 10mm Round White Line Pattern - 15-16 Inch
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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...
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White Moonstone 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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Moonstone occurs in naturally in shades of white, gray, black, and peach, as well as translucent and iridescent. Metaphysically, moonstone is thoug...
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White Porcelain Agate 6mm Round - 15-16 inch
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Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it a pattern that resembles porcelain.
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About white beads
Color family
Whites & soft neutrals
Shade range
SnowIvoryCreamPearlAlabasterMilkCool white
Stones in this color
MoonstoneHowlitePearlSeleniteRiver StoneAgateOpalOpalite GlassQuartzNatural ShellWood BeadsDZI Agate+8 more
Birthstones in this color
April (Diamond); June (Pearl, Moonstone)
Complements
Universal neutral. Pairs cleanly with any saturated color; works especially well with cool blues, soft pinks, and pale greens. Sterling silver and rose gold both complement.
Typical treatments
Natural (Moonstone, Selenite)Bleached or dyed (most Pearls)Dye (Howlite)Lab-grown (Opalite Glass)
Design notes
Moonstone leads the volume with its adularescent flash. Howlite is the budget white workhorse; Pearl covers organic surface; Opalite is glass, not a stone — useful to disclose when matching to genuine opal.
Frequently asked questions
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What white gemstone beads do you carry?
Moonstone leads volume with its adularescent flash. Howlite is the budget white workhorse — uniform pure white with gray veining. Pearl covers organic-surface material; Selenite (a translucent gypsum) adds a satin sheen. Opalite is glass, not stone, and is useful to disclose when matching to genuine Opal. River Stone, Quartz, and Wood Beads round out the natural-material range. -
How do I tell real pearls from imitation?
Tooth test: real pearls (natural or cultured) feel slightly gritty when rubbed gently against a tooth edge, while plastic and glass imitations feel perfectly smooth. Real pearls are also typically warm to the touch, slightly heavier than plastic, and show subtle surface irregularities under magnification. Freshwater cultured pearls dominate the bead-trade market today; the distinction between natural and cultured matters for jewelry valuation but both are real pearl material. -
Is howlite real and what is it?
Howlite is a real natural mineral — a calcium borosilicate hydroxide, white with characteristic gray veining. It's commonly dyed (often to imitate turquoise, lapis, or coral) because of its uniform porosity and pale natural color. White howlite sold as howlite is undyed and is the natural state of the stone. -
Which white gemstones are birthstones?
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Is it safe to wear selenite in water?
No. Selenite is a soft gypsum (Mohs 2) and is water-soluble over time — it will dissolve or surface-degrade in repeated water contact. Wipe clean with a dry cloth; remove before showering, swimming, or washing hands. The same caution applies to Calcite, Halite, and other soft soluble minerals occasionally found in the bead market.