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.
Magnesite 6mm White Round - 15-16 Inch
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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...
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Magnesite 4mm White Round - 15-16 Inch
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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...
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Mother of Pearl 3x5mm White Tube Bead - 15-16 Inch
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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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Freshwater Pearl 8x10-20x25mm Biwa Stick Bead - 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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Freshwater Pearl 8-9x13-15mm White Semi Baroque Beads - 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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Freshwater Pearl 7-9mm White Potato Beads - 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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Freshwater Pearl 4mm White Crispy Chip Beads - 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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Freshwater Pearl 5-6mm White Potato Large Hole Beads - 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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Moonstone 8mm Faceted Puff Heart - 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 9x11-13x18mm Faceted Double Drill 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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Ethiopian Opal 4x6-7x10mm Drop Faceted White - 15-16 Inch
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Ethiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal, Fire O...
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Freshwater Pearl 3mm White Cispy Potato Beads - 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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Freshwater Pearl 3-4mm White Potato Beads - 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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Freshwater Pearl 4-5mm White Potato Large Hole Beads - 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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Freshwater Pearl 6-7mm White Potato Large Hole Beads - 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 8mm Star Cut Coin - 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 Howlite 4x6mm Faceted Triangle Cut Rice - 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 Howlite 13mm Faceted Clover - 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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Blue Moonstone 8mm Round 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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Natural White Wood 6mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch
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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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Freshwater Pearl 4x6-9x19mm White Keshi Rice Bead
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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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Mother of Pearl 9mm White Carved Flower Bead - 15-16 Inch
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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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Mother of Pearl 6x13mm White Bevel Edged Rectangle Bead - 15-16 Inch
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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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Mother of Pearl 6mm White Heishi Bead - 15-16 Inch
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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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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.