Where can I buy real gemstones online?

As the country’s leading gemstone beads supplier – with one of the largest selection of gemstones, colours, shapes and styles in the UK – we believe Oriental Direct Craft Supplies online shop is the best (and best value) place to buy real gemstones.

Browse our gemstone range online

The Oriental Direct gemstones collection grew from our craft passion. Because we’ve always loved making beautiful pieces of art, costumes, accessories and jewellery as much as our customers do, we’ve made it our mission to source the exceptional high quality, genuine gemstone beads, pebbles and natural stones online – all of the high quality and all ideal for any craft project.

Stay safe – shop online

Buying online means you can avoid the confusion and concern of shopping on the high street at the moment. All our products are shipped by Royal Mail or UPS, so you can be sure that the correct delivery procedures are being followed.

With real gemstones from Thailand, India, Sri Lanka and China we quality checking and selling them to craft material businesses and arty individuals all over the UK.

Why choose Oriental Direct Craft Supplies online gemstone beads range?

While trade shows and gift shops can be enjoyable – we love a good nosey around stalls and stands around the UK ourselves!), it’s not possible at the moment due to government and retailer restrictions. Shopping online gives you a safe, one-stop shop for everything you need – from semi-precious gemstone beads themselves to other material for your designs including 100% wool felt balls and natural freshwater pearl beads. Shopping online means you can:

• Benefit from FREE delivery on every order – to anywhere in the UK
• Buy from anywhere in the world (shipping charges apply)
• Have craft-ready beads delivered to your door – we tie gemstones up as strands, so you can get creative as soon as they arrive
• Stay safe – no need to venture out under current social distancing guidelines
• Enjoy convenience and save time – we know lots of our customers might struggle to get out and about to craft shops, shows or markets
• Choose from a huge range of colours, types and styles of gemstone beads always in stock (no wasted trips)
• Rare gemstones are often harder to come by in local shops (unless they buy wholesale from us!)
• The prices you find on the high street might be higher to cover ‘middle man’ costs – particularly the rare gemstones
• Gemstone beads are rarely hand-picked and quality-approved – at Oriental Direct Craft Supplies that’s guaranteed
• Get no-quibble returns – no need to go all the way back to a shop to return if you change your mind

We’re also able to use our ties to the Orient and venture ‘off the beaten track’ to find gem partners who specialise in stones other craft suppliers simply won’t have access to.

"What's not to like about these natural beautiful beads - they look better than the photos! Great communication and delivery. You always know what you'll get with this seller - quality and a great service. My go to online seller!"

When deciding where to buy gemstone beads online, we believe Oriental Direct Craft Supplies is the perfect choice for value too.

As a well-connected, well-established gemstone beads retailer and wholesaler, Oriental Direct Craft Supplies can keep prices low by cutting out the middle man. We deal directly with specially selected gemstone suppliers in the Far East, and our close relationships with suppliers in multiple countries allows us to negotiate competitive base prices.

All this means we can pass on the convenience and value of shopping for beads online to you.

How to buy gemstones wholesale

If you need larger varietires or quantities of gemstones for your projects – whether you’re here in the UK or anywhere in the world, we have a dedicated trade website  for bulk ordering – where you can benefit from our very competitive wholesale prices.

See Oriental Direct Craft Supplies wholesale information.