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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 Porcelain Agate 6mm Matte 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 8mm Faceted Large Hole Round - 8-inch - CLEARANCE

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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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Freshwater Pearl 2-3mm White Rice Pearls - 15-16 Inch

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Unlike most gemstones found within the Earth, pearls are organic. Simply, they grow inside the shells of certain species of oysters and clams. Some...

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White Jade 2x4mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch

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Jade refers to an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. Jade has been used for tens of thousands of years, initially as tools b...

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Hemimorphite 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Most hemimorphite is found in the rocks above and surrounding zinc deposits. Hemimorphite is a favorite collector gem because it occurs in a range...

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Blue Moonstone 6mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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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...

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Blue Moonstone Mixed Size Rough Stones - DS ROCK SHOP

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Direct from the mines, this Limited Number Batch of Dakota Stones rough material is perfect for gift giving or to keep for yourself. Truly apprecia...

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White Howlite 14x18mm Dove - 15-16 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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Mother of Pearl 10mm A Grade Coin Cabochon

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Mother of Pearl, also known as Nacre, is an iridescent composite of organic and inorganic material most known for being the coating of pearls. It i...

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Selenite 6mm Round AA 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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White Jade 6mm Star - 15-16 Inch

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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...

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Blue Moonstone 6mm Double Heart Faceted - 15-16 Inch

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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...

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MATTE 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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Selenite 8mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Blue Moonstone 7x9-8x10mm Pebble A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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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...

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Shiva Eye Shell 8x10mm Puff Oval - 15-16 Inch

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Shiva Eye shells—also known as Pacific Cat’s Eye or Operculum—are the protective "door" of Turban snails, found in Thailand/Indonesia. They symboli...

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Freshwater Pearl 9mm White Potato Beads with 2mm Large Hole - 8 Inch

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Unlike most gemstones found within the Earth, pearls are organic. Simply, they grow inside the shells of certain species of oysters and clams. Some...

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White Howlite 6mm Round - 15-16 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 Moonstone 12x16mm Oval Cabochon

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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 Howlite 8mm Round - 15-16 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 African Opal 6mm Round w/ Red Matrix - 15-16 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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YooperLIKE 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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YooperLIKE is a Syenite rock that is rich with flourescent Sodalite. While fairly nondescript under normal lighting conditions, YooperLIKE explodes...

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Freshwater Pearl Various Sizes White Baroque Beads - 3 Pack

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Unlike most gemstones found within the Earth, pearls are organic. Simply, they grow inside the shells of certain species of oysters and clams. Some...

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River Stone 10mm 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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Black Rutilated Quartz 6mm Large Hole Round - 8 Inch

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Rutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle-like inclusions of Rutile. These “needles” usually appear golden, but can also app...

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Selenite 8mm Round Lime Pink (Dyed) - 15-16 Inch

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YooperLIKE 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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YooperLIKE is a Syenite rock that is rich with fluorescent Sodalite. While fairly nondescript under normal lighting conditions, YooperLIKE explodes...

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White Porcelain Agate 12mm 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 Yellow (Synthetic) 4mm Round - 15-16 inch - CLEARANCE

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Freshwater Pearl 5-6mm White Rice Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch

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Freshwater Pearl 4-5mm White Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch

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Black Rutilated Quartz 8mm Large Hole Round - 8 Inch

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Rutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle-like inclusions of Rutile. These “needles” usually appear golden, but can also app...

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Crystal Quartz 1x2mm Square Rondelle - 15-16 Inch

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Crystal Quartz is a naturally occurring clear and colorless Quartz. It is a crystalline form of Quartz said to have many divine properties includin...

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White Howlite 2x4mm Heishi - 15-16 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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Opalite (Synthetic) 13X18mm Puff Rectangle - 15-16 inch - CLEARANCE

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Freshwater Pearl 10-11mm Mix Potato Beads with 2mm Large Hole - 8 Inch

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Freshwater Pearl 2.5mm White Potato Pearls - 15-16 Inch

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White Howlite 2x4mm Tube Beads - 15-16 Inch

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Blue Moonstone 5x8-7x12mm Faceted Irregular Drop - 8 Inch

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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...

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Freshwater Pearl 10mm White Rice Beads with 2mm Large Hole - 8 Inch

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Blue Moonstone 8x14-16mm Faceted Wheel - 15-16 Inch

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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...

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Blue Moonstone 10mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Blue Moonstone 7x10-9x14mm Faceted Irregular Oval -10 Inch

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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...

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Selenite 6mm Round Lime Pink (Dyed) - 15-16 Inch

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White Moonstone 10mm 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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4x6 mm Dendritic Opal Table Cut Corner Drilled Cube - 15-16 Inch

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This variety of opal is named "dendritic" for the small inclusions within it that resemble moss or ferns. These inclusions consist of iron, mangane...

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Freshwater Pearl 8x10-20x25mm Biwa Stick Bead - 15-16 Inch

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Blue Moonstone 6x8-10x12mm Freeform Cut - 15-16 Inch

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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

  • 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.