Collection: Gemstone Beads for Beginners | Jewellery Making
New to making jewellery with gemstone beads? Start here.
We've brought together some of our favourite gemstone beads for beginners, focusing on versatile stones that are easy to design with and simple to combine.
Explore classic gemstones including Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Green Aventurine, Carnelian, Honey Jade, Black Onyx, Lapis Lazuli and Moonstone. They're a great starting point for stretch bracelets, necklaces and your first gemstone jewellery projects.
Not sure which stone or bead size to choose? Read our What Gemstone Beads Are Best for Beginners? guide for practical advice on choosing gemstones, sizes and shapes.
💚 Every gemstone listing includes origin and grade information.
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- Pink Rose Quartz Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 60+
- Pink Rose Quartz Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 45+
- Purple Amethyst Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 60+
- Red Carnelian Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 60+
- Red Carnelian Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 45+
- Green Aventurine Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 30+
- Blue Lapis Lazuli Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 29+
- Yellow Honey Jade Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 55+
- Green Aventurine Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 42+
- Yellow Honey Jade Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 46+
- Pink Rose Quartz Beads Plain Round 4mm Strand Of 90+
- Red Carnelian Beads Plain Round 4mm Strand Of 90+
- Purple Amethyst Beads Plain Round 4mm Strand Of 90+
- Black Onyx Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 60+
- Purple Amethyst Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 45+
- Black Onyx Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 45+
- Green Aventurine Beads Plain Round 4mm Strand Of 95+
- Blue Aventurine Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 57+
- Orange/White Carnelian Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 60+
- Purple Chevron Amethyst Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 43+
- Black Onyx Beads Plain Round 4mm Strand Of 90+
- Orange/White Carnelian Beads Plain Round 4mm Strand Of 88+
- Peach Aventurine Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 43+
- Peach Aventurine Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 57+
- Blue Lapis Lazuli Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 21+
- Blue Lapis Lazuli Beads Plain Round 4mm Strand Of 40+
- Purple/Grey Chevron Amethyst Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 59+
- Black Onyx Beads Plain Round 3mm Strand Of 125+
- Blue Aventurine Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 40+
- White Moonstone Beads Plain Round 3.5mm Strand Of 90+
- Black Onyx Beads Plain Round 2mm Strand Of 142+
- Orange/White Carnelian Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 45+
- Blue Aventurine Beads Plain Round 4mm Strand Of 90+
- Blue Denim Lapis Lazuli Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 45+
- Peach Aventurine Beads Plain Round 4mm Strand Of 95+
- White Moonstone Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 45+
- White Moonstone Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 65+
- Blue Denim Lapis Lazuli Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 60+
- Pink Rose Quartz Beads Plain Round 10mm Strand Of 38+
- Pink Rose Quartz Beads Plain Round 2mm Strand Of 160+
- Black Onyx Beads Plain Round 10mm Strand Of 38+
- Purple Aventurine Beads Plain Round 8mm Strand Of 45+
- Red Carnelian Beads Plain Round 10mm Strand Of 38+
- Purple Aventurine Beads Plain Round 6mm Strand Of 60+
- Pink Rose Quartz Beads Plain Round 4mm Frosted Strand Of 85+
- Pink Rose Quartz Beads Plain Round 3mm Strand Of 111+
- Yellow Honey Jade Beads Plain Round 10mm Strand Of 38+
- Black Onyx Beads Plain Round 6mm Frosted Strand Of 62+
- Black Onyx Beads Plain Round 4mm Frosted Strand Of 95+
- Green Aventurine Beads Plain Round 10mm Strand Of 38+
