We carry side drilled donuts on this page. All have the normal big hole in the middle (which makes it a donut!), but they also have a small hole that goes all the way through the flat of the donut. This allows lots of wonderful construction techniques! The donuts can be strung horizontally on a necklace or bracelet. Beads can be strung in the center donut hole for a cool effect. Try this with two donuts and make a quick pair of earrings.
20mm Turquoise Howlite Donut Beads that are side drilled. 9mm center hole diameter. Turquoise Howlite is White Howlite that has been permanantly dyed a turquoise color.
Unusual side drilled donuts are triangle shaped with curved sides. The gemstone material is unusual too: Blackstone with a matte surface finish. Use them as a focal bead or to frame other smaller beads, as we've shown in our example.
Unusual side drilled donuts are teardrop shaped with a twisted profile. Use them as a focal bead or to frame other smaller beads, as we've shown in our example.