Before you stock up on 8mm loose beads for jewelry making, the first decision is usually material and piece count. Do you buy a larger pack of glass beads for a lower listed price, or spend a bit more for a smaller pack of natural stone beads? That's the choice between the 145pcs Glass Beads, 8mm set and the 100 Pcs Natural Stone Beads, 8mm set. Both are round 8mm beads, both are aimed at bracelet and DIY craft projects, and both sit close to the same price point. The practical difference comes down to 45 beads and the material you'll be working with.
Quick Verdict
If you want the most beads for the lower listed price, the 145pcs Glass Beads set is the straightforward pick: it costs USD 9.79 and includes 145 beads. If you'd rather work with natural stone and don't mind paying a little more for fewer beads, the 100 Pcs Natural Stone Beads set at USD 9.99 is the better material match. Neither price gap is huge, so the real tiebreaker is how many beads you need and what material you want in your finished piece.
| Product | Listed Price | Piece Count | Material | Shape / Size | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145pcs Glass Beads | USD 9.79 | 145 | Glass | Round / 8mm | |
| 100 Pcs Natural Stone Beads | USD 9.99 | 100 | Gemstone / stone | Round / 8mm |
Where the 145pcs Glass Beads Set Wins
- Bigger piece count: 145 beads, which is 45 more than the natural stone set.
- Lower listed price: USD 9.79 compared with USD 9.99.
- Black color option: listed in black, a useful base shade for many bracelet designs.
Where the 100 Pcs Natural Stone Beads Set Wins
- Natural stone material: gemstone/stone instead of glass.
- Handmade and crystal details: listed as handmade, with a crystal stone style and spacer bead designation.
- Manageable smaller count: 100 beads is enough for one or two focused projects without a big leftover stash.
145pcs Glass Beads, 8mm
The glass bead pack is the higher-count option at 145 beads, listed at USD 9.79. The beads are round and 8mm, the color is specified as black, and the pack includes a 1mm hole size. If you are making multiple bracelets or testing different bead arrangements, the extra beads give you more room to work in a single purchase. The trade-off is the material: you are working with glass rather than natural stone. If your design specifically calls for a stone look, this pack is not the material match; if you just need enough beads to finish a project, the count is clearly on your side.
100 Pcs Natural Stone Beads, 8mm
The natural stone set is listed at USD 9.99 for 100 beads, all round and 8mm. It is a gemstone/stone bead with a crystal stone style and a spacer bead designation, and it is marked as handmade. That makes it a good fit when the material itself is the point of the piece. The limitation is straightforward: you get 45 fewer beads than the glass set, so if you are producing several bracelets in one sitting, this pack may run out faster. For a single bracelet or a focused craft project, 100 beads is usually a manageable amount.
Final Choice by Use Case
Pick the 145pcs Glass Beads, 8mm set when you want the larger bead count and the lower listed price, especially for black glass bracelet designs. Pick the 100 Pcs Natural Stone Beads, 8mm set when you want natural stone material and can work within a 100-bead pack. For volume and price, the glass set is the more practical choice; for material-driven jewelry, the natural stone set is the more fitting one.
