For an overview of our bone beads, click here; for an overview of our skull beads, click here
For an overview of our lampwork beads, click here
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- 8mm round agate beads - These wonderful agate beads are brought to you with special pricing. Strands contain a range of agate colors ranging from cool grays to warm amber tones. Each strand has approximately 49 8mm beads. Limited availability.
- Lampwork foil bicone beads - These spectacular gold foil short bicone beads are approximately. 17mm diameter and 16-17mm long. The colorway is marino which is a bluish green. Pure gold foil encased in glass
- Graduated kyanite drops - This 16" strand of kyanite beads consists of approximately 34 side-drilled drops that graduate in size from 14 to 28mm in length, 7 to 10mm in width (at the broadest point), and 3 to 5mm thick. The kyanite beads included in these strands are a translucent light to medium aqua-grey with touches of vivid blue. You will also note inclusions and shimmering silver luminescence. Metaphysically, kyanite is believed to aid in creative expression, communication, and serenity. It is said to open minds, improve optimism and dispell negativity. For these reasons many mystics believe in the stone's use in meditation, channeling, altered states, vivid dreams, dream recall and visualizations, and is said to give protection during these states. We've seen these strands elsewhere for more than twice our price!
- Wood Buddhist arhats bead strands - Each bead on this 22 bead strand was handcarved with an arhat or enlightened being Buddha face. Each bead measures approximately 16mm. Sold by the strand
- Ceramic angel beads - We have a wonderful assortment of angel, fairies and cherub beads, all ceramic and handmade in Peru. These beads are tiny and have a drilled hole from top to bottom. You will get a package of five.
- Ceramic black skull beads - High fired ceramic bisque with a black glaze, these skull beads are quite striking. Holes run from side to side.
- Devil girl ceramic beads -These painted ceramic devil girls are handmade and handpainted in Peru. Note that the hanging holes are on either side of the head. The bead measures 33 mm high (25mm is approximately 1 inch) and 11mm wide. The holes measure approximately 2mm.
- Grim reaper ceramic beads -Our grim reaper bead is 24mm high and 15mm wide (25mm is 1 inch) with a 3mm side to side hole. Perfect for Day of the Dead projects, this porcelain bead is hand-crafted and handpainted in Peru
- Ceramic hand beads - These ceramic hand beads have incredible detail and are available in a glossy, green-brown "raku" finish or unglazed. They measure approximately 17x9mm, with large hole (2mm), located through the wrist. Front and back of the beads are shown. Price is for one pair. Made in Peru
- Ceramic pirate beads - Our ceramic skull pirate beads are handpainted in Peru and come and two sizes. The smaller one is 12mm wide by 14mm tall. The larger one is about the width of a quarter or 24mm (25mm~1inch). Both have a flat back. The smaller bead is drilled top to bottom. The larger bead is drilled side to side from the top of the head. These 3-D handmade ceramic pirate skull (skeleton head) beads have red and black handkerchief and gold earring.
- High fired skull beads - The tiny high fired porcelain bisque skull is approximately 13x10 mm, with large hole. The hole is drilled side to side. Note that this is the unglazed version of our raku skull. Made in Peru.
- White ceramic skull beads - Crafted from high-fired porcelain bisque, these ceramic skull beads are glazed in white with black accents and large side to side holes.
- Ceramic crow/raven bead - Nicely handcrafted crow/raven ceramic beads measure approximately 1.75" long by 1.25" tall and are drilled as shown. Great for all your bird and nest projects!
- Cinnabar dragon bead - A variety of styles. These cinnabar beads from China have a dragon motif. Choose from one large bead, a pack of four square beads or a pair of coin-edge cinnabar circular fu (good luck) beads (new!)
- Dzi-style etched agate 3 eye - These dzi-style etched agate beads have the famous 3 eye design which is a powerful symbol in Tibetan culture. These new dzi bads are rusticly etched and made to look ancient: there is quite a bit of color variation in the resulting beads ranging from a dark ebony brown with grey markings to an amber color. This is really a wonderful group of beads -- most suited to necklace or bracelet projects since you would be hard pressed to find two alike! All are barrel-shaped with some size and shape variation. You will get a package of 10. Beads measure approximately 15mm long (25.4mm = 1 inch)
- Ceramic devil bead - We now have these fabulously detailed ceramic el diablo devil beads in two sizes. 13x10x7mm tiny handmade ceramic el diablo's (devil's) head beads, 0.8-1.2mm hole. Hole goes from the tip of his head through the bottom of the head. The larger size is 25x18mm.
- Faceted yellow oval jade -This butterscotch colored jade is sold by the strand. Each bead is approximately a 10x14mm faceted oval. There are spproximately 29 beads per 16" strand, with 0.8-2mm hole. Special pricing
- Yellow jade briolette - These creamy butterscotch colored yellow jade briolette beads measure approximatey 8x10mm and come on a strand of 25. Very limited availability. Special pricing shown.
- Fluorite rough nuggets - Rough Fluorite beads are unusual, as fluorite is usually seen polished. You'll get quite an array of shapes and sizes in these rough fluorite nugget strands. Stones range from flat to pyramid shaped and all are side drilled. Sizes range from 13 to 30 mm tall. Due to this stone's perfect cleavage--a flat break across the face of the stone--it can split in two fairly easily, so wearers should handle it gently.
- Jasper Gemstone Cross Beads - Sold individually. These wonderful jasper crosses are approximately 12mm by 16mm long and have a 1mm hole drilled top to bottom.
- Floral metal beads - These beads come in two sizes and are handmade from silver metal. They have been patina'd to show the incredible detail. The larger size is 8mm high by 9mm in diameter with a 2mm hole. The smaller size is 6mm high and in diameter with a 2 mm hole.
- Pietersite heart beads - This wonderfully unique stone presents in a number of color variations and is a rare version of tigerseye. Our beads have fibrous colors of blue, brown, gold, red and some lavender which is difficult to appreciate from the photo. The 16" strands of pietersite hearts are 12mm x 13mm and are drilled top to bottom (hole is .5mm to 1mm). There are approximately 36 slightly puffed and rounded hearts. Limited availability. See also our 8mm pietersite round beads.
- Porcelain beads - These wonderful porcelain beads are hand-glazed with quite a bit of depth and interest in the finished product.
- Ceramic feet beads - "Raku" porcelain feet beads. 17x9mm, with large hole (2mm). Hole is located through the ankle. Glossy, multicolored green/brown glaze on the "raku" beads. Unglazed are also available. Note that you can see the string that we're using to hold the pairs together -- it's not part of the bead! Made in Peru
- Raku Buddha head beads - Raku porcelain Buddha head beads. 20x25mm, with large hole (2mm). Glossy, multicolored green/brown glaze. Hole is from side to side on the head, above the ears. Flat back. Made in Peru
- Raku goddess beads - Raku ceramic (porcelain) goddess beads. 17x9mm, with large hole (2mm). Glossy, multicolored green/brown distinctive raku low-fire glaze. Made in Peru
- Raku skull donut beads - These are similar in finish to our small and large raku skull beads but these are 3 skulls, formed end to end into a donut shape. The 3-4mm hole is in the center of the donut. The bead measure 20mm in diameter and is 10mm high. Sold individually
- Raku skull beads - "Raku" porcelain skull beads are now in two sizes. The tiny one is approximately 13x10 mm, with large hole. Pin shows the direction of the hole. The larger skull is approximately 18mm x 25mm. Glossy, multicolored green/brown glaze. Made in Peru
- Tiny Ceramic Buddha beads - Each of the tiny Buddha beads is drilled from top to bottom, with holes ranging from 0.8 to 1.5mm. The beads are handcrafted and glazed in an assortment of colors. Save by ordering the tiny buddha beads in quantity
- Yellow turquoise strands - Wonderful variation and color in these yellow turquoise strands. Each bead is approximately 10 mm with a .5 to 1.0mm hole.and there are ~40 beads per strand. Very limited availability.
- Unglazed ceramic skull donut beads - These are similar in finish to our small and large ceramic skull beads but consist of 3 skulls, formed end to end into a donut shape. The 3-4mm hole is in the center of the donut. The bead measure 20mm in diameter and is 10mm high. We have the same beads also in a raku finish. Sold individually.
- Wood skull bead mala - We have currently have hand-carved wood skull beads in three sizes. All are dark wood and are sold by the strand. The smaller skull bead is tiny, measuring 5/16" from top to bottom (6-7mm). The generous holes are drilled top to bottom. Each strand of tiny skull beads has 108 beads and is strung in the mala style on a silk cord. The medium wood skull bead is on a silk cord and measures slightly more than 1/2 inch in length (12-13mm) (hole is drilled from top to bottom.) Each strand of the larger wood skull beads has 112 beads and is strung in the mala style on a silk cord. The extra large size measures 25mm in diameter by 28mm tall (approximately) 18 beads plus head bead and small clasp bead. Strung in the mala style on a silk cord.
- Turquoise skull bead - These are genuine turquoise skull beads, each with a wonderful and varied patina. These are hand-carved so each is a little bit different. They are at least an inch long and some are 1.5" long. Drilled from the top of the skull to the bottom with a substantial hole.
- Ceramic sirena (mermaid) bead - Sirena or "mermaid" beads are individually made and hand-painted in Peru. Each bead measures approximately 40mm high (remember that 25mm is about an inch) and is holding a lyre. Each of these is painted a bit differently so your bead may vary from that shown. Let us choose one for you.
- metal skull beads - Our metal washed skull beads are made of pewter and are tiny. We have two different sizes for the silver-metal plated skulls: 5x7mm and 7x9mm. We are currently offering them in three finishes: brass plated, silver metal-plated and copper-plated. Great for day of the dead projects. Limited availability. You will get a package of 10 skull beads.
- Round raku skull beads - Similar in design to our tiny raku skull beads, these have a more rounded shape than our other large raku skull beads (which feature an elongated skull). This are approximately 20-22mm diameter. Sold individually. Glossy, multicolored blue/green/brown/purple glaze. Made in Peru
- Ceramic skeleton angels - These cute little skeleton beads measure approximately 20mm high (25mm is approximately 1 inch) and are drilled from top to bottom. They have glazed wings and are playing a horn. Great for all of your Day of the Dead projects! Sold individually
- Tagua nut beads - We have a limited assortment of beads made from natural materials: tagua nut, pods, etc. These are lightweight but sturdy and will add a flair to any project. Holes and sizes vary per strand. (All beads on the strand are not a uniform size). Great markings.
- Fancy jasper round beads - There is great color and variation in these strands of 8mm fancy jasper beads. These 15 inch strands have approximately 50 round beads.
- Orange tones sea beach glass strands - Great beach/sea glass strands are approximately 9 inches long. These are top drilled nugget bead chips that in a range of sizes from 8mm to 12 x15mm in length.
- Green aventurine pebble beads - Aventurine is a soft green semi-translucent to mostly opaque stone with mica flecks. Green aventurine is said to strengthen one's blood and muscle tissues, and its color supposedly lends itself to prosperity meditations. Our strands are approximately 15.5 inches in length. There are approximately 66 beads per strand
- Ruby red candy jade - Our beads are ruby red, faceted puffed oval beads on 8 inch strands. Each candy jade bead measures approximately 14mmx10mm.
- Multi-color onyx round beads - We have just a few of these wonderful strands of multi-colored onyx beads in stock. They are round and 4mm in diameter. They are sold by the strand which measures approximately 14mm in length. Each strand has more than 100 beads.