StowawayBeads
Union City, California |
Announcement
I hope you'll enjoy my wide selection of earthy gemstone beads. Looking for a specific item? There's a handy search box at the top of my shop. :)
For more information, see my policies and profile, or contact me with your questions at any time.
Join me on Facebook for info about your favorite gemstones! http://www.facebook.com/StowawayBeads
Sign up for my monthly newsletter to receive exclusive coupon codes!
http://news.stowawaybeads.com
My handmade jewelry shop: http://lavajewelry.etsy.com
Announcement
I hope you'll enjoy my wide selection of earthy gemstone beads. Looking for a specific item? There's a handy search box at the top of my shop. :)
For more information, see my policies and profile, or contact me with your questions at any time.
Join me on Facebook for info about your favorite gemstones! http://www.facebook.com/StowawayBeads
Sign up for my monthly newsletter to receive exclusive coupon codes!
http://news.stowawaybeads.com
My handmade jewelry shop: http://lavajewelry.etsy.com
All Items
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Fabric Face Mask. Filter Pocket. Nose Wire. Japanese-Inspired Prints. Contrast Lining. Elastic Ties. Cotton. Machine Washable.
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Green Aventurine Beads - 6mm Round
$3.003 people have this in their cart -
Russian Serpentine Beads - 6mm Round
$2.804 people have this in their cart -
Lilac Stone Beads - 8mm Round
$3.55 -
Malachite Beads - 8mm Round
$29.85Only 3 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
Botswana Agate Beads - 6mm Round
$5.35 -
Green Aventurine Beads - 10mm Round
$5.85Only 3 left -
Dragon Blood Jasper Beads - 10mm Round
$5.60 -
Fabric Face Mask. Filter Pocket. Nose Wire. Animal Prints. Contrast Lining. Elastic Ties. Cotton. Machine Washable.
$15.00 -
Fabric Face Mask. Filter Pocket. Nose Wire. Solid Colors. Contrast Lining. Elastic. Cotton. Machine Washable.
$15.00 -
Black Tourmalated Quartz Beads - 8mm Round
$4.95Only 3 left -
Blue Aventurine Beads - 10mm Round
$5.15 -
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Chrysocolla Beads - 10mm Round
$4.25Only 3 left -
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Sodalite Beads - 4mm Round
$3.25 -
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Fancy Jasper Beads - 6mm Round
$2.85Only 2 left -
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Malachite Beads - 4mm Round - Half Strand
$13.35Only 2 left -
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Amethyst Beads - 4mm Round
$3.50 -
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Flower Amazonite Beads - 4mm Round
$2.80 -
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Fabric Face Mask. Filter Pocket. Nose Wire. Abstract Prints. Contrast Lining. Elastic. Cotton. Machine Washable.
$15.00 -
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Fabric Face Mask. Filter Pocket. Nose Wire. Abstract Prints. Contrast Lining. Elastic. Cotton. Machine Washable.
$15.004 people have this in their cart -
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Crackle Glass Beads - Clear - 4mm Round
$2.80 -
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Crackle Glass Beads - Clear - 6mm Round
$3.10 -
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8mm Rainbow Bead Set - Chakra Bead Set - Genuine Gemstone Beads - Set of Seven Beads
$8.25 -
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Rose Quartz Beads - 6mm Round
$5.05 -
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Botswana Agate Beads - 10mm Round
$7.95 -
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Fossilized Coral Beads - 10mm Round
$9.75 -
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Kambaba Jasper Beads - 12mm Round
$13.15 -
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Fabric Face Mask. Filter Pocket. Nose Wire. Vintage Floral Prints. Contrast Lining. Elastic. Cotton. Machine Washable.
$15.003 people have this in their cart -
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Pyrite Beads - 10mm Round
$6.75Only 3 left -
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Lilac Stone Beads - 10mm Round
$6.55 -
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Fabric Face Mask. Filter Pocket. Nose Wire. Animal Prints. Contrast Lining. Elastic Ties. Cotton. Machine Washable.
$15.004 people have this in their cart -
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Fabric Face Mask. Filter Pocket. Nose Wire. Cat Prints. Contrast Lining. Elastic Ties. Cotton. Machine Washable.
$15.004 people have this in their cart -
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African "Turquoise" Jasper Beads - 8mm Round
$3.85 -
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White Crazy Lace Agate Beads - 10mm Round
$4.70 -
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African "Turquoise" Jasper Beads - 10mm Round
$4.95 -
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Red Carnelian Beads - 8mm Round - Limited Quantity
$3.65
Reviews
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Ilia on Jul 31, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful however I was hoping to get part of the pattern that had a person in it.
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nospammail on Jul 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAll of this shop's masks are very well made and fit great. Many other masks do not feature contrasting lining, a nose wire, or filter pockets, features I consider necessary for safety. The fabric used is weighty (not thin or cheap) and sewing construction is outstanding. These are a great value. I've purchased many for my husband, friends, family members, and myself. Highly recommend!
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Shelia on May 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery nice beads! Beautiful! It is great to be able to wear beautiful crystal that help too!
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Stephanie on Aug 11, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLove these! Came in quicker than I thought. Can’t wait to start creating with them
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Maxine on Jul 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful beads! Will definitely order from this seller again!
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Shayla on Jul 25, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI'm changing my original review. Upon first opening my package, I was not pleased with the coloring of my beads. But when you get them under flash or natural light, they are a beautiful muted medley of fall colors, which is exactly what I wanted. They look great as a bracelet.
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Cathy on Jul 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI’m familiar with seller for her quality jewelry which Is rate 5 stars! Since her handmade jewelry was high quality I decided to purchase one face mask. This is the best mask that I’ve seen/tried! I then purchased more for self and friends. Love the batik fabrics. Discovered that Seller also has sewing expertise! Best part is this mask doesn’t look cheap as other cotton masks. A filter such as a coffee filter can easily be placed inside these masks making them more valuable for not only others protection but for my own protection. One can place 2 coffee filters together inside this mask. Highly recommend these masks!
About StowawayBeads
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Packaging orders
A Geologist Offering Gemstone Beads
I create sterling silver gemstone jewelry under the name Lava Jewelry. I started selling my surplus supplies a few years ago, and I quickly learned that I truly enjoyed selling jewelry-making supplies to other jewelry-makers. I decided to intentionally buy more supplies than I could possibly use myself so I could share the extras.
My background is in geology, which is probably why I find myself so drawn to gemstones. I am self-taught in gemology, and I'm always eager to learn more about gemstones. I love learning about the formation, origins, physical properties, and enhancements of the gemstones I use.
I offer gemstone beads in half- and full-strands at reasonable retail prices, in hope that they will be enjoyed by hobbyists and Etsy jewelry shop owners alike. I travel to find beads that are unique, in addition to stocking the classic must-have beads.
I hope you'll enjoy these gemstones as much as I do!
Shop members
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Michele Dodge
Owner, Photography, Packaging, Purchasing
A geologist by training, I love to find gorgeous gemstone beads to offer my customers.
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Items on sale
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Privacy policy
More information
Frequently asked questions
Sizing details
I do my best to provide measurements for all of my beads, but sizes and drill holes measure quite a bit in natural gemstone beads. All measurements listed are approximate only.
Are all of your beads natural gemstones?
With the exception of hematite, all of the beads I offer were made by nature. Quite a few of them have been enhanced in various way to improve appearance or durability. I try to mention the known treatments in my listings. I personally prefer natural, untreated gemstones, so I choose those whenever possible. However some types of gemstones are always, always treated. For example, onyx is not black in nature.; black onyx is always dyed. Soft minerals like magnesite must always be stabilized to be durable enough to use as beads. Citrine and carnelian beads are almost always heat-treated. And although hematite is a naturally-occurring mineral, hematite beads are always man made. If you'd like to know about a particular gemstone, please ask me.
Do you offer wholesale?
Sales tax is automatically added to any order being shipped to a California address. If you are a reseller in California, please send me a completed BOE resale certificate (Form 230). Once I have verified your seller's permit, I will refund your sales tax.
Do you offer bulk discounts?
I offer bulk discounts for orders of $100+, $250+, and $500+ in the form of coupon codes sent out in my monthly newsletter (sign up at http://news.stowawaybeads.com ).
What do gemstone grades mean?
We've all seen bead shops that claim all of their beads are grade "A+++". Unfortunately, this isn't very meaningful or helpful when shopping. The problem is that there is no standardized system for grading gemstone beads, either nationally or internationally, so here I provide the criteria used for grading the beads sold in my shop. I hope that these criteria will be helpful to customers purchasing online from me.
See "Gemstone Grades" below.
Gemstone Grades
Grade D: Beads that can be used in more rustic or crafty projects. Often made with material that has flaws or less-than-ideal color. Can include uneven cutting or off-center drilling. I include these beads because I find them pretty, flaws and all. Depending on what kind of work you are doing with these beads, you may find there are several culls per strand with these beads.
Grade C: Better quality than Grade D (fewer flaws and better color), but can include uneven cutting or off-center drilling. The size and shape of the beads within a strand can vary a good amount. Depending on what kind of work you are doing with these beads, you may find there are a few culls per strand with these beads.
Gemstone Grades, Cont.
Grade B: Quality material, with a good polish (unless the beads are intentionally meant to be matte, or a softer material that does not take on a good polish), good cutting and drilling. Beads that are rated Grade B in my shop can be found graded as Grade A, AA, and AAA elsewhere. The beads are fairly uniform in size and shape throughout the strand. These are some nice gemstone beads.
Grade A: Best material which is usually used in making beads. Excellent polish, cutting, and drilling. The beads are extremely uniform in size and shape.
Grade AA: High-quality material that is usually not used in beads, because it can fetch a higher per-carat price when sold as loose faceted stones or cabochons than as beads.
What does "limited quantity" mean?
The items that I have labelled "limited quantity" are beads that I don't expect to be able to restock in the future.
Do you combine shipping?
No, I do not combine shipping for multiple orders. If you wish to purchase more than one item, please place all items in your shopping cart and check out just once. The shipping cost is reduced for additional items added to your cart. Shipping is weight-based.