What Are Tumbled Stones? Tumbled stones are small pieces of rocks and minerals that have been brought to a bright polish in a rock tumbler. They are also known as "polished stones" and "baroque gems." They are used to make jewelry, given as rewards and mementoes, used in a variety of craft projects, and are a part of many New Age beliefs and practices.

Sizes of Tumbled Stones: Our tumbled stones are sold in five different sizes - with size being defined as the maximum dimension of the stone. A list of the sizes, their approximate dimensions, and approximate stone counts per pound are shown below. We have a printable size guide that, when printed on paper, shows the stones at their approximate actual size. The stones are sized by machine using screens, so a small number of oversized or undersized stones should be expected in each package.

Pricing of Tumbled Stones: All of our tumbled stone mixtures are sold by the pound. The larger the package that you purchase, the lower your cost per pound. These are the prices that we charge everyone. We do not sell wholesale or give further discounts. If you are interested in buying larger quantities of stones, we have bulk packages for 10, 20, and 40 pounds.

Extra Large Polished Stones: This is our second-most-popular size of tumbled stones (medium is most popular). Extra large stones range in maximum dimension from approximately 1 1/8 inch up to approximately 2 inches. One pound of extra large stones generally contains between 16 and 24 stones. A three-pound bag of extra large stones usually contains between 8 and 12 different varieties of stones. Extra large stones are often used as accents in potted plants, as ground cover in outdoor planters, as mementoes and rewards for students, for many New Age practices, and much more.
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Large Polished Stones: This is the perfect size stone for wire-wrapping as a pendant, making a nice keychain, using as game pieces, or making tumbled stone critters. They range in maximum dimension from approximately 7/8 inch up to approximately 1 3/8 inches. One pound of large stones generally contains between 32 and 48 stones. A three-pound bag of large stones usually contains between 10 and 16 different varieties of stones. Large tumbled stones look great in a jar or in a bowl on a desk, shelf, or coffee table. Your visitors will try to talk you into sharing them. Large stones are a good size to carry in your pocket for luck or for use as a "worry stone." If you are using them for rewards or mementoes, they go a lot further than the extra large stones because there are more of them per pound. Place some large stones in a basket for a nice bright and colorful centerpiece. Large stones are a very good size for game pieces, accents in potted plants, chakra stones or for use in a number of different New Age activities. Some people call them "healing stones" or "healing crystals," but we have never seen any scientific or medical studies to confirm that this is true.
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Medium Polished Stones: "Medium" is the most popular size stone that we sell. They are perfect for many jewelry and craft projects. Medium stones range in maximum dimension from approximately 5/8 inch up to approximately 1 inch in size. A one-pound bag of medium stones usually contains between 70 and 110 stones. Medium stones also have a good diversity. The typical three-pound bag of medium stones usually contains between 12 and 20 different varieties of stones. Medium stones make nice-size pendants, earrings, tie-tacks and key rings. They are large enough to make a nice appearance in jewelry but are not so large that they are difficult to glue properly. Medium stones are usually large enough to exhibit the characteristics of their variety and be easily identified. That makes them a good choice of stones for educational projects. They are the right size for an inexpensive give-away because a small bag of a dozen medium stones is a relatively inexpensive gift or promotion. Glue a few medium stones to a picture frame or cabinet door for a nice colorful effect.
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Small Polished Stones: Small stones are perfect for many craft projects such as making tiny gem trees, making mosaic art plaques, making small jewelry items, or decorating picture frames and cabinet doors. The stones in this "small stones" mixture mostly range in maximum diameter between approximately 1/2 and 3/4 inch in size. A one-pound bag of small stones usually contains between 180 and 250 stones. The typical three-pound bag of small stones usually contains at least 16 different varieties. Many people use them as ground cover in potted plants so that pouring on water will not mess up the soil. Other people use them as "vase filler" to stabilize artificial flowers in a vase or other container. You will find a great diversity of different types of stones in this mixture, but sometimes the pieces are so small that they can be hard to identify with confidence. Please Note: These small-size stones are not inspected by our staff. Therefore, some of the stones that you receive will be broken, chipped, or have other imperfections.
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Extra Small Polished Stones: Extra small and extra cute! These stones range in size from about 5/16" to about 5/8" in diameter. One pound contains between about 450 and 550 tiny stones in a diversity of materials and a blizzard of colors. A three-pound bag of extra small stones usually contains at least 16 different varieties. Drop a handful in a clear vase and use them to support the flowers. Scatter them over the soil in a potted plant for a beautiful landscape. Some of our customers scatter them in the display cases of their stores. You will find a great diversity of different types of stones in this mixture because some varieties of stones only occur in nature as small crystals and nodules. Please Note: These extra-small-size stones are not inspected by our staff. Therefore, many of the stones that you receive will be broken, chipped, or have other imperfections.
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India Mix is a blend of small- to medium-size stones that were produced in India. In it you will find many varieties of agate, jasper, chalcedony, aventurine, quartz, quartzite, and other materials - most of which are not found in our other mixes sold above (which are mostly composed of stones produced in Africa). If you enjoy the mixes above, India Mix will give you some entirely different stones - and you might be surprised by their highly rounded shapes. The stones in India Mix range in size from about 3/8" up to about 1" (10 mm to 26 mm). A one-pound bag usually contains between about 150 and 250 stones. Limited quantities available.