8mm Gemstone & Glass Beads for Jewellery Making

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8mm gemstone and glass beads provide a starting point for planning your next jewellery project. Browse beads for colourful bracelets, necklaces and earrings, comparing the stated material as carefully as the colour. This selection includes decorative coated-glass listings as well as the wider gemstone category, so not every product should be treated as a natural gemstone.

The Mermaid bead listings describe iridescent coated glass, with glossy and frosted Aurora Borealis effects. Their shade names include Hot Pink, Golden Amber and Golden Yellow. Amber in a colour name does not establish amber material, and quartz-related wording should be checked against the full material description.

The checked Mermaid listings specify approximately 8mm beads, approximately 1mm holes and approximately 47 beads per strand. Use the details on the selected product rather than applying these measurements to the entire collection. Reflective colours can change with viewing angle and lighting.

Lay out a short section before assembling the finished piece to check spacing, proportions and colour balance. Compare the supplied length with your planned jewellery length and allow additional material for finishing, practice samples and any matching accessories.

When selecting 8mm gemstone and glass beads, match the hole size to your needle, thread or wire and the number of passes required. Choose finishing components suited to your stringing method. Follow any care information given on the product page.

Keep a note of the product name and code if you may need more beads later. Screen settings and lighting can affect how colours appear, and individual strands may differ. Check all measurements and pack details on the selected listing before placing your order.
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Aurora Borealis Hot Pink Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Golden Amber Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Frosted Golden Yellow Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Frosted Lilac Rainbow Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Frosted Raspberry Pink Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Frosted Ice Blue Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Frosted Turquoise Blue Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Frosted Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Frosted Hot Pink Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Frosted Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Frosted Pink Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Frosted Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Frosted Seafoam Green Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Frosted Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Frosted Sapphire Blue Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Frosted Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per £8.00
Aurora Borealis Frosted Lavender Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Frosted Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Frosted White Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Frosted Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Aqua Blue Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Yellow Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Light Pink Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Blue Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Purple Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Fuchsia Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Red Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Hydrothermal Quartz Round Beads 8mm, Approx 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Tibetan Agate Dzi Beads – 8mm Faceted Round, Earthy Brown Stripe Pattern, 47 Beads Strand £20.00
Tibetan Agate Dzi Beads – 8mm Faceted Round, Blue Stripe Pattern, 47 Beads Strand £20.00
Tibetan Agate Dzi Beads – 8mm Faceted Round, Black & White Wave Pattern, 48 Beads Strand £20.00
Tibetan Agate Dzi Beads – 8mm Faceted Round, Banded Pattern, 47 Beads Strand £20.00
Tibetan Agate Dzi Beads – 8mm Round, Eye Pattern, 48 Beads Strand £20.00
Tibetan Agate Dzi Beads – 8mm Round, Natural Pattern, 48 Beads Strand (Green-Bronze Mix) £20.00
Tibetan Agate Dzi Beads – 8mm Round, Natural Pattern, 48 Beads Strand £20.00
Tibetan Agate Dzi Beads – 8mm Round, Natural Pattern, 48 Beads Strand £20.00
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High Quality Grade Moonstone Opalite Beads, Gemstone Round Beads 8mm - 16" 47 beads per strand
High Quality Grade Moonstone Opalite Beads, Gemstone Round Beads 8mm - 16" 47 beads per strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Rainbow Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand
Aurora Borealis Rainbow Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Silver Grey Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand
Aurora Borealis Silver Grey Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
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Aurora Borealis Crystal Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand
Aurora Borealis Crystal Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
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Aurora Borealis Aqua Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand
Aurora Borealis Aqua Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
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Aurora Borealis Green Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand
Aurora Borealis Green Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Dark Blue Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand
Aurora Borealis Dark Blue Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
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Aurora Borealis Blue Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand
Aurora Borealis Blue Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
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Aurora Borealis Pink Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand
Aurora Borealis Pink Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
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Aurora Borealis Purple Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand
Aurora Borealis Purple Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
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Aurora Borealis Red Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand
Aurora Borealis Red Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Round Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
Aurora Borealis Bronze Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Matte Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand
Aurora Borealis Bronze Mermaid Beads – Iridescent Matte Glass Beads 8mm, 47 Beads per Strand £8.00
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