Beryl is the common name for a mineral called Beryllium Aluminum Silicate. While beryl might not be well-known among bead enthusiasts, this mineral goes by other names. In its pure form, beryl is clear and colorless, but inclusions and impurities turn it lovely colors, and Beryl Beads add sparkle and shine to any jewelry project. Buying beads online has never been easier, and we always offer affordable beads and beading supplies for jewelry or your next project.
16 inch strand of approximately 29 beads varying in size measuring 10x7x6mm smallest to 15x10x6mm largest with some even larger
Approximates: 4mm diameter 16 inches 182 beads per strand
5.5mm up to 6mm in size average for this Mystic Multimm up to Beryl faceted rondelle bead strand measuring approximately 14 inches in length with 1...
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Approximate 3-3.5mm diameter on the 14 inch strand of approximately 160 pieces
Approximates: 11x6-12.5x7.5mm 16 inch 53 pieces
7.5-8.5mm Matte Multi Beryl plain coin Silver plated Chain by the foot 22 pieces
Approximates: 7x4-11x6mm Multi Beryl natural crystal beads 8 inch 48 pieces
8.5mm Matte or Frosted Multi Beryl plain round per 15 inch strand of approximately 48 beads.
5mm in size Matte Multi Beryl rondelle Black Gold Chain by the foot with 29 pieces: Approximates. Select a quantity to equal the number of feet des...
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Multi Variety Beryl straight drilled plain nuggets are superbly polished showing a vitreous luster on their translucent to opaque bodies and are ge...
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This strand of Heliodor, also called Yellow Beryl, is a top-drilled faceted trillion group measuring approximately 6x6x6mm average in size and show...
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Approximates: 4mm Matte Multi Beryl plain coin beads 12.5 inch 80 pieces
Multi Variety Beryl straight drilled plain nuggets are superbly polished showing a vitreous luster on their translucent to opaque bodies and are ge...
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28x24mm to 36x23mm Multi Beryl & Aquamarine straight drilled plain nuggets are well polished showing a frosted matte luster on their translucen...
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16mm Satin Matte Morganite (Pink Beryl) plain rounds 24 beads 16 inch strand 1mm large hole beads
8x8x4mm up to 13x8x4mm in size on the 15 inch strand of approximately 30 pieces
Approximates: 6x6-10x6mm Multi Beryl natural crystal beads 14 inch 75 pieces
Approximates: 6mm Mystic Multi Beryl plain rondelle beads 8 inch 53 pieces
Approximates: 4x3-6x4mm Multi Beryl faceted teardrop beads 8 inch 114 pieces
Approximates: 24x16x5-29x18x6mm Yellow Beryl plain pear beads 9 inch 11 pieces
Emeralds
Although the name, beryl, might not be that familiar, everyone has heard of emeralds. These brilliant green gemstones are a variety of beryl beads so famous for their color that the name is synonymous with ‘green’.
Emeralds are one of the few gemstones where inclusions do not decrease the value of the jewel, and emeralds with ‘fire’ inside are highly sought after for their beauty and character. The green color in emeralds is caused by the presence of chromium and vanadium.
Emeralds are found in Africa and Asia, as well as portions of the US and Canada, although the most valuable stones come from Brazil. This classic green form of beryl is the birthstone for the month of May.
Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a blue variety of beryl beads, and the name means “water of the sea.” A yellow variety is called aquamarine chrysolite, and a dark blue type is known as maxixe. Aquamarine is found in the same areas as emeralds, but this type of beryl doesn’t hold its color as well when heated. When aquamarine is exposed to radiation, it turns the dark blue of maxixe. The light turquoise aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March.
Goshenite
Clear, colorless beryl beads are called goshenite, after Goshen, Massachusetts, the place where it was first discovered. When goshenite beads are irradiated, they will turn from clear to yellow, green, pink or blue. In addition to jewelry, goshenite is the source of the element beryllium, which is used in many military and space flight applications.
Morganite
This variety of beryl beads can have a color ranging from light pink to rose to orange. The largest specimen of morganite is the Rose of Maine, which was mined in the Bennett Quarry in Buckfield, Maine and weighed over 50 pounds. This form of pink beryl was named for the financier, J.P. Morgan.
Heliodor
Unlike emeralds, heliodor (or golden beryl) is an unusually clear gemstone with very rare inclusions. Golden beryl is light to dark yellow/gold in color, while heliodor has a greener cast to it.
Beryl Beads
the Bead Traders carries several colors of beryl beads to choose from, and no matter what hue you pick, you can be sure that you will be getting the highest quality beads on the market. The value, quality and integrity of every bead we sell is covered by our Three Part Value Pledge, so trust the Bead Traders for your next bead purchase.
