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
Items
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Fabric Face Mask. Filter Pocket. Nose Wire. Christmas and Winter Holiday Prints. Contrast Lining. Elastic. Cotton. Machine Washable.
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Fabric Face Mask. Filter Pocket. Nose Wire. Batik Prints. Contrast Lining. Elastic. Cotton. Machine Washable.
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Unakite Beads - 4mm Round
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White Magnesite Beads - 4mm Round
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White Magnesite Beads - 6mm Round
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Chrysanthemum Stone Beads - 4mm Round
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Crazy Horse Stone Beads - 6mm Round
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Apatite Beads - 8mm Round
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Rhodonite (Multi-Shade) Beads - 6mm Round
$3.70Only 3 left -
Blue Sky Jasper Beads - 8mm Round
$4.153 people have this in their cart -
Fossilized Coral Beads - 8mm Round
$8.55Only 2 left -
Crackle Glass Beads - Clear - 4mm Round
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Larvikite Beads - 4mm Round
$4.15Only 3 left -
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Green Moss Agate Beads - 4mm Round
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Picture Jasper Beads - 4mm Round
$2.25Only 3 left -
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Picture Jasper Beads - 8mm Round
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Green Moss Agate Beads - 8mm Round
$4.35Only 2 left -
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Blue Sky Jasper Beads - 4mm Round
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Black Tourmalated Quartz Beads - 4mm Round
$3.953 people have this in their cart -
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Picture Jasper Beads - 6mm Round
$2.55 -
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Blue Sky Jasper Beads - 6mm Round
$3.20Only 2 left -
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Rhodonite (with Matrix) Beads - 6mm Round
$3.30Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
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Mushroom Jasper Beads - 6mm Round
$3.35 -
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Botswana Agate Beads - 8mm Round
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Brecciated Jasper Beads - 10mm Round
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DESTASH. Prehnite Beads - Faceted Teardrop Briolettes - 20 Pieces - Lot #1
Sale Price $9.00 Original Price $12.00 (25% off) -
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DESTASH. Prehnite Beads - 4mm Faceted Rondelle - 90 Pieces
Sale Price $6.00 Original Price $8.00 (25% off) -
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DESTASH. Peridot Beads - 2.5mm Round - Full Strand
Sale Price $10.50 Original Price $14.00 (25% off) -
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Crystal Quartz Beads - 8mm Round
$12.40 -
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Black Obsidian Beads - 8mm Round
$5.35 -
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White Crazy Lace Agate Beads - 4mm Round
$2.90 -
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Fossilized Coral Beads - 6mm Round
$7.00 -
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Crazy Horse Stone Beads - 4mm Round
$2.20 -
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Pink Lepidolite Beads - 8mm Round
$3.00 -
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Red Creek Jasper Beads - 6mm Round
$5.95 -
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DESTASH. Amazonite Beads - 8mm Round - 48 Pieces
Sale Price $12.75 Original Price $17.00 (25% off)
Reviews
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Desiree on Nov 25, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThank you so much, they arrived right away and they are beautiful
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Patrice on Nov 9, 2020
4 out of 5 starsNot as colorful as the picture (which was a disappointment) but arrived quickly and seller was very professional!
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sandracoffman1 on Nov 3, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery pretty beads. I love all of the gradations of color, which make them so interesting. Shipping was quick, thank you.
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Barbara on Oct 29, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI bought three of these masks from Michele. She answered the questions I had very quickly. The masks are perfect for both my husband and me, as the adjustable elastics provide us each with a great fit and the fact that it had a pocket for a filter makes for that extra layer of protection. I wear glasses and had not yet found a single mask that didn't constantly need adjustment to keep them from fogging up. The wire at the nose in these masks allowed me an entire visit to the grocery store without adjusting my mask once. VERY pleased with these masks! Thanks, Michele:)
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Andrea on Oct 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful print! The mask fits perfectly with the bendy nose wire and adjustable elastic bands. Thank you for bringing a silver lining to These Times by offering all these interesting and fun designs!
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Andrea on Oct 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsOne can't have enough festive sugar skull prints, I believe, and this particular one is so cheerful. Great design, and such a well-designed mask. Thank you!
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Andrea on Oct 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSuch a cute mask, and perfectly seasonal to wear during These Pandemic Times. The puffy little cat also looks suspiciously like my own house panther, so wins all around. Stays put with the nose wire and adjustable elastics. Thank you!
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Andrea on Oct 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis is the equivalent of a LBD in These Times, no? I had to have a solid black mask in my arsenal 'just in case' I run into an occasion where fun prints are frowned upon. Fits perfectly and stays put with the helpful nose wire. Thank you!
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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.