Favorite sources for gemstone beads?

[battah]

Hey friends! I'm working on a few projects for myself, and am in need of gemstone beads. What are your favorite sources for them? There's so much stuff out there, but I'd love to find a reliable source of nice-quality beads. Rio and Firemountaingems have lots of stuff, but I find them a bit high-priced with not-so-great quality. I love Ehret Design's stuff but she tends to sell small batches, so when I need a couple of strands of something I can't get it there.

Thanks in advance!

 

[jesskat]

TerraBellaBeads on Etsy is my current go-to. Super quality, good prices. For quirkier pieces (say, interesting-shaped gemstone focals), gypsyjaine on Etsy is a bit pricey but her quality is phenomenal.

Hope this helps!

 

[suchi]

Drusydesigns!

 

[Pareltje]

GauravExports on Etsy is so far the place I go to for gemstone beads.

 

[Red]

I have purchased gemstone rondelles from vivienwill on eBay for years. Her eBay store is "The Gem Bee". There are full strands available, sometimes of very unusual materials, and often they are of gemmy quality. The photos are accurate. I have not been disappointed.

 

[GemGeek]

Makes me want to go shopping!

 

[battah]

Thanks guys! Blaire, me too

 

[Katbran]

I've used both people mentioned in years past .. I saw someone on IG that I think was FindGems ? From Italy...seems to have really nice stones. One thing to keep in mind are the small stones. I've ordered 3mm and received 2.5 so sometimes the sizes of the tiny ones can vary. Be really specific.