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TRH01
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Faceted Heishi, 4-7 mm
4-7 mm · Heishi
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Heishi
Thin flat discs strung edge to edge so the strand reads as one continuous column of color.
- Measured as
- Diameter, e.g. 4mm
- Usually drilled
- Through the center
- Used for
- Stacking bracelets, layered necklaces
Stones we cut this way
SapphireAquamarineEthiopian Welo opal, white and crystalNatural zirconMulti-gemstone heishi and designer mix strandsRainbow moonstoneApatiteTurquoiseSunstoneMalaya GarnetPeridotPeruvian blue opal and multi Peruvian opalLapis lazuliAmethystCitrine and lemon quartzAmazoniteHessonite and spessartite garnetPeach, gray, chocolate and golden-shine moonstoneRhodolite garnetSmoky and cognac quartzMorganitePink opalTanzaniteFluoriteGolden ObsidianBlack onyx and black spinelDendrite opalIoliteStrawberry quartz and red aventurineVesuvianite
Heishi in the collection
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SPH01
Sapphire Faceted Heishi, Green, 3-5 mm, AAA grade
3-5 mm · Heishi
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OH03
Pink Opal Smooth Heishi, Pink, 4-5 mm
4-5 mm · Heishi
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AH01
Aquamarine Faceted Heishi, Sky Blue, 4-7 mm, AAA grade
4-7 mm · Heishi
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PH01
Peridot Faceted Heishi, Green, 4 mm
4 mm · Heishi
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APH01
Neon Apatite Faceted Heishi, Neon Blue, 3-5 mm
3-5 mm · Heishi
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TNH01
Tanzanite Faceted Heishi, 5-11 mm
5-11 mm · Heishi
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GH03
Rhodolite Garnet Faceted Heishi, Purplish Red, 4-5 mm
4-5 mm · Heishi
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MNH01
Rainbow Moonstone Smooth Heishi, White (blue flash), 4-6 mm
4-6 mm · Heishi
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LPH01
Lapis Lazuli Faceted Heishi, Denim Blue, 5-8 mm
5-8 mm · Heishi
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AZH01
Amazonite Faceted Heishi, Light Blue, 6-7 mm
6-7 mm · Heishi
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QH01
Smoky Quartz Faceted Heishi, Brown, 5-6 mm
5-6 mm · Heishi
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Other shapes
From the blog
All postsStone guides
What is labradorite and why does it flash
Labradorite is a plagioclase feldspar whose blue to gold flash, called labradorescence, comes from light bouncing between thin internal layers. To judge a strand, tilt it under one point light and count how many beads show face-up color. More even, face-filling flashes across more beads signals a stronger strand for stringing.
September 5, 2026 · Anish Tandon
Buying guides
What size gemstone beads should I buy for a necklace or bracelet
Bead size is the bead's diameter measured in millimeters. A 4 mm bead is about the width of a grain of rice, and there are 25.4 mm in an inch. Choose 2 to 3 mm for dainty layering, 4 to 6 mm for everyday necklaces, and 8 mm for classic bracelets. These sizes string cleanly and wear comfortably.
September 5, 2026 · Anish Tandon
Stone guides
What is Umba sapphire and are multi sapphire beads real sapphire
Umba sapphire is natural corundum from Tanzania's Umba River valley, known for yielding pinks, oranges, greens and purples from one deposit. Multi sapphire beads are real sapphire, the same mineral as blue sapphire. All colors except red are sapphire, with Mohs 9 hardness. That's why a single strand can show a full, natural color mix.
September 5, 2026 · Anish Tandon