desperation

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I never knew hunting for gemstone beads would be so difficult! I'm in desperate need for 10 different 8-10mm round beads for an anniversary project my dad has given me, and I don't know where else to turn. Everywhere I look online (firemountaingems.com) has been too expensive or (artbeads.com) there are way too many (because they come in strands and not single) or (dollarbead.com) they simply don't carry them.

Does anyone know where I can get a single gemstone bead of 10 different variety for not a ton of money?

And because I'm desperate, I'm going to list the beads I need:
Turquoise Tanzanite Yellow Topaz Pearl Amethyst Aquamarine Peridot Carnelian Opal Jade

Can anyone help me out?

Thanks for any assistance you can give.

ETA: I found a local shop's listing online, so I'll be calling them in the morning to see if they have what I need. Thank you all for your suggestions. If this place (La Bead, Oh) doesn't have them, I may still be taking your advice!


I found a local bead shop and was able to get pretty much everything I needed there. Anything I could not find in the actual gemstone, I found something that was similar enough. When it's a complete work, I'll post pictures:-) Thank you all for being so willing to help!