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.
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White Howlite 6mm Round - 8-Inch
White Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or...
View full detailsMoonstone 6mm Round 15-16 Inch
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...
View full detailsSelenite 6mm Round A Grade 15-16 Inch
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...
View full detailsDZI Agate 6mm Round White Line Pattern - 15-16 Inch
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...
View full detailsMATTE River Stone 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
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...
View full detailsRiver Stone 6mm Round 15-16 Inch
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...
View full detailsRiver Stone 6mm Round - Large Hole Beads
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...
View full detailsWhite Porcelain Agate 6mm Round - 15-16 inch
Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it a pattern that resembles porcelain.
Blue Moonstone 6mm Round AAA Grade - 15-16 Inch
Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...
View full detailsWhite Howlite 6mm Round Matte Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch
White Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or...
View full detailsHemimorphite 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
Most hemimorphite is found in the rocks above and surrounding zinc deposits. Hemimorphite is a favorite collector gem because it occurs in a range...
View full detailsBlue Moonstone 6mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch
Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...
View full detailsSelenite 6mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch
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...
View full detailsBlue Moonstone 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch
Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...
View full detailsWhite African Opal 6mm Round w/ Red Matrix - 15-16 Inch
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,...
View full detailsYooperLIKE 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
YooperLIKE is a Syenite rock that is rich with fluorescent Sodalite. While fairly nondescript under normal lighting conditions, YooperLIKE explodes...
View full detailsBlack Rutilated Quartz 6mm Large Hole Round - 8 Inch
Rutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle-like inclusions of Rutile. These “needles” usually appear golden, but can also app...
View full detailsWhite Howlite 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch
White Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or...
View full detailsSelenite 6mm Round Lime Pink (Dyed) - 15-16 Inch
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...
View full detailsWhite Jade 6mm Star - 15-16 Inch
White Jade is a form of Nephrite Jade, and a valuable version, at that. Sometimes referred to as "Mutton Fat Jade" when a translucent white to ligh...
View full detailsWhite Howlite 6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch
White Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or...
View full detailsBlue Moonstone 4x6mm Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch
Moonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is remin...
View full detailsMagnesite 6mm White Round - 15-16 Inch
Magnesite is a soft mineral best known for being dyed to imitate other gemstones. Natural magnesite stones are usually white with a dark web-like p...
View full detailsNatural White Wood 6mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch
Like all of Dakota Stones items, our wood beads are top quality and sourced from the best ethically produced manufacturers. Natural wood beads have...
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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?
April: Diamond, often substituted with Crystal Quartz or Clear Topaz at bead-strand prices. June: Pearl and Moonstone are both modern June birthstones (Alexandrite is the third). White Opal can serve as an alternate October birthstone alongside Tourmaline. -
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.