What is a diamond briolette bead?

A briolette is an elongated, teardrop-shaped diamond faceted all the way around, usually drilled through the top so it can hang. That shape catches light from every angle, which makes briolettes a favorite for drop earrings and pendants. We carry them faceted and in natural rough form, both drilled and side-drilled.

Are your raw and rough diamond beads real diamonds?

Yes — they are 100% genuine, earth-mined natural diamonds. The difference from a classic engagement-ring stone is that these are raw, rough or uncut rather than cut and polished into a colorless gem, which gives them their organic look and their much lower price. They are the same mineral, just in a natural, unpolished state.

Are these diamonds conflict-free and ethically sourced?

Yes. Our diamond beads and briolettes are conflict-free, natural earth-mined diamonds. If you need specific sourcing details for a piece, reach out and we will share what we have.

What is the difference between raw, faceted, and briolette diamond beads?

Raw or rough beads keep the diamond's natural, uncut surface for an earthy look; faceted beads have small cut faces that add sparkle; and briolettes are teardrop drops faceted all around. You will also see rondelles, tumbles, box cubes and octahedron crystal beads — all natural, just shaped and finished differently. Browse diamond beads and briolettes.

Why are raw diamond beads so much cheaper than a white diamond?

Because they are natural-color, often opaque rough stones sold by the strand, not colorless faceted gems graded on the 4Cs. You get real diamonds — with all their hardness and character — at a fraction of the price, which is exactly what makes them so popular for handmade and designer jewelry.

Are the beads drilled, and how big are the holes?

We offer both drilled and undrilled beads. Drilled holes are usually small — often around 0.4mm to 0.5mm — so fine beading wire or a thin headpin (roughly 26 to 28 gauge) works best, and we also carry large-hole beads with holes around 1mm and up for easier stringing. Briolettes are typically top- or side-drilled so they hang as a drop.

How are the beads sold — by strand, by piece, or by weight?

It varies by product. Many beads are sold as strands in 4-inch, 8-inch and 16-inch lengths, briolettes and matched pairs are often sold by the piece, and some listings are priced by carat weight (CTW). Each product page states the size range, length and quantity so you know exactly what you are getting.

How do I use diamond beads and briolettes in jewelry?

They are made for jewelry making. String them on beading wire or thread, wire-wrap them, or hang a briolette from a jump ring or headpin into earrings, necklaces and bracelets. For drilled briolettes you can simply add a wire loop and attach to a chain — chain it and wear it.

What colors and sizes do you offer?

Natural diamond beads come in white, grey, black, yellow, red, blue, cognac brown and ombre blends, in sizes from roughly 1mm up to 13mm depending on the style. Colors and shading vary naturally from stone to stone, which is part of their charm.

Do you offer wholesale and custom orders?

Yes. We supply diamond beads and briolettes at wholesale rates for jewelers and designers, including bulk strands and matched pairs, and we can custom-source a specific color, size, strand length or shape on request. Start a wholesale or custom enquiry.

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Wholesale Enquiries

We are manufacturers, exporters and suppliers for fine quality Raw diamonds, gemstones, gemstone beads, briolettes, cabochons, chips, sterling silver jewelry and handcrafted beaded jewelry.

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From wholesale jewelry makers to designers creating one-off pieces, customers across the USA choose Gems Diamonds By Shikha for one of the widest ranges of loose, natural rough diamond beads and briolettes anywhere — at true direct-from-source prices.

Rare Rough & Raw Diamond Beads

This is our specialty: natural rough, raw and uncut diamond beads and briolettes in strands, rondelles, tumbles and teardrops that are hard to find anywhere else. Earthy, one-of-a-kind stones for makers who want something beyond a polished white diamond. See raw diamonds and slices.

True Wholesale Pricing

Buy direct and skip the middleman markups. We offer wholesale pricing on loose diamond bead strands, matched pairs and bulk parcels, so US jewelers and designers can stock up at trade rates. Request wholesale pricing.

Every Color, Shape & Size, Loose

Choose from white, grey, black, yellow, red, blue and cognac diamond beads in faceted, rondelle, briolette, tumble and box shapes, from around 1mm up to 13mm, drilled or undrilled. Whatever your design needs, you can buy exactly the loose beads that fit it.

100% Natural & Conflict-Free

Every bead is a genuine earth-mined, conflict-free natural diamond, described honestly and clearly. What you order is exactly what arrives — real rough diamonds, ethically sourced.

Made for Jewelry Makers

Our drilled beads and briolettes are ready to wire-wrap, string, or hang straight into earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Need a specific color, size, strand length or matched pair that is not listed? Our custom sourcing team will find it for you.

Free Shipping Across the USA

We serve customers throughout the United States with free standard shipping and returns. Every order is packaged securely and shipped fully tracked, so your beads arrive safely wherever you are.

A briolette is an elongated, teardrop-shaped diamond faceted all the way around, usually drilled through the top so it can hang. That shape catches light from every angle, which makes briolettes a favorite for drop earrings and pendants. We carry them faceted and in natural rough form, both drilled and side-drilled.
Yes — they are 100% genuine, earth-mined natural diamonds. The difference from a classic engagement-ring stone is that these are raw, rough or uncut rather than cut and polished into a colorless gem, which gives them their organic look and their much lower price. They are the same mineral, just in a natural, unpolished state.
Yes. Our diamond beads and briolettes are conflict-free, natural earth-mined diamonds. If you need specific sourcing details for a piece, reach out and we will share what we have.
Raw or rough beads keep the diamond's natural, uncut surface for an earthy look; faceted beads have small cut faces that add sparkle; and briolettes are teardrop drops faceted all around. You will also see rondelles, tumbles, box cubes and octahedron crystal beads — all natural, just shaped and finished differently. Browse diamond beads and briolettes.
Because they are natural-color, often opaque rough stones sold by the strand, not colorless faceted gems graded on the 4Cs. You get real diamonds — with all their hardness and character — at a fraction of the price, which is exactly what makes them so popular for handmade and designer jewelry.
We offer both drilled and undrilled beads. Drilled holes are usually small — often around 0.4mm to 0.5mm — so fine beading wire or a thin headpin (roughly 26 to 28 gauge) works best, and we also carry large-hole beads with holes around 1mm and up for easier stringing. Briolettes are typically top- or side-drilled so they hang as a drop.
It varies by product. Many beads are sold as strands in 4-inch, 8-inch and 16-inch lengths, briolettes and matched pairs are often sold by the piece, and some listings are priced by carat weight (CTW). Each product page states the size range, length and quantity so you know exactly what you are getting.
They are made for jewelry making. String them on beading wire or thread, wire-wrap them, or hang a briolette from a jump ring or headpin into earrings, necklaces and bracelets. For drilled briolettes you can simply add a wire loop and attach to a chain — chain it and wear it.
Natural diamond beads come in white, grey, black, yellow, red, blue, cognac brown and ombre blends, in sizes from roughly 1mm up to 13mm depending on the style. Colors and shading vary naturally from stone to stone, which is part of their charm.
Yes. We supply diamond beads and briolettes at wholesale rates for jewelers and designers, including bulk strands and matched pairs, and we can custom-source a specific color, size, strand length or shape on request. Start a wholesale or custom enquiry.

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