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
All Items
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Crackle Glass Beads - Clear - 8mm Round
$3.55 -
Crackle Glass Beads - Clear - 6mm Round
$3.10 -
Yellow and Black "Turquoise" Serpentine Beads - 8mm Round
$2.45 -
Fossilized Coral Beads - 8mm Round
$8.55Only 3 left -
Fossilized Coral Beads - 10mm Round
$9.75 -
Red Creek Jasper Beads - 10mm Round
$8.55Only 2 left -
Spider Web Jasper Beads - 6mm Round
$3.00Only 2 left -
White Fossil Stone Beads - 6mm Faceted Round
$3.65 -
Fabric Face Mask. Filter Pocket. Nose Wire. Batik Prints. Contrast Lining. Elastic. Cotton. Machine Washable.
$15.006 people have this in their cart -
Blue Tiger Eye Beads - 4mm Round
$8.80 -
Aqua Blue Stone Beads - 8mm Round
$3.20 -
Jet (Lignite) Beads - 10mm Round
$23.95 -
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Mushroom Jasper Beads - 10mm Round
$5.00 -
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Blue Lace Agate Beads - 8mm Round
$27.05 -
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Purple Aventurine Beads - 8mm Round
$4.156 people have this in their cart -
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Sodalite Beads - 8mm Round
$4.15 -
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Honey Tiger Eye Beads - 8mm Round
$5.45Only 1 left -
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Rose Quartz Beads - 6mm Round
$5.05 -
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Honey Tiger Eye Beads - 6mm Round
$4.55Only 2 left -
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Black Onyx Beads - Matte Finish - 8mm Round
$2.30 -
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Black Onyx Beads - Matte Finish - 4mm Round
$1.854 people have this in their cart -
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Spider Web Jasper Beads - 8mm Round
$3.25Only 3 left -
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Crazy Horse Stone Beads - 6mm Round
$2.60 -
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Dumortierite Beads - 6mm Round
$7.00 -
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Chrysanthemum Stone Beads - 6mm Round
$3.10 -
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Unakite Beads - 6mm Round
$3.30 -
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White Howlite Beads - 4mm Round
$3.35 -
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Peach Aventurine Beads - 4mm Round
$2.35 -
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Indian Bloodstone Beads - 4mm Round
$5.50 -
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Carnelian Beads - 10mm Round
$4.55 -
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Green Moss Agate Beads - 8mm Round
$4.35 -
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Apatite Beads - 8mm Round
$9.703 people have this in their cart -
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Black Tourmalated Quartz Beads - 10mm Round
$6.40Only 1 left -
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Crystal Quartz Beads - 4mm Round
$8.15 -
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Rhodonite (Multi-Shade) Beads - 4mm Round
$3.00 -
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Carnelian Beads - 4mm Round
$2.75Only 3 left
Reviews
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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!
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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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Sadie on Oct 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe colors don’t have exactly match, still gorgeous and magical!
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Sadie on Oct 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery pretty. Once again would suggest getting bigger than 4 if you want to see all those beautiful colors and patterns.
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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.