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Briolette Beads Wholesale
Briolettes are the drop-shaped bead every earring and pendant design reaches for — top-drilled so they dangle and catch light from every angle. Alif International cuts teardrop, peardrop and heart briolettes across our full natural gemstone range in Jaipur, supplying designers and bead shops worldwide at wholesale rates.
A briolette is drilled through the narrow top rather than the centre, so it hangs freely from a jump ring or wire wrap instead of sitting flat on a strand. That single detail is what makes briolettes the default choice for earring drops, pendant focals and the dangling accents at the front of a necklace. Faceted briolettes throw light in every direction as they move; smooth briolettes give a quieter, more sculptural line.
We cut briolettes in three main silhouettes — classic teardrops, wider peardrops and hearts — across Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Kyanite, Rutilated Quartz and many more natural stones. Drill holes are placed and sized so wire passes cleanly without chipping the tip, which is the most common failure point on poorly cut briolettes. Sample strands are available before bulk orders, and we ship worldwide with full strand-count documentation.
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What Our Customers Say
“The teardrop briolettes are perfectly matched left to right, which matters enormously when you're making pairs of earrings.”
Claire D., Jewellery Designer, France
“Drill holes are clean with no chipping at the tip — I've lost so many briolettes from other suppliers to cracked drill points.”
Ritu S., Mumbai, India
“Lovely sparkle on the faceted teardrops. Wish the larger sizes were in stock more often.”
Megan H., Etsy Seller, USA
Briolette Beads FAQs
How are briolette beads drilled?
Briolettes are top-drilled through the narrow point, usually side-to-side, so they dangle freely from wire wrapping or jump rings in earring and pendant designs rather than lying flat on a strand.
What is the difference between a teardrop and a peardrop briolette?
A teardrop briolette is the narrower, more elongated silhouette, while a peardrop is fuller and rounder toward the base. Teardrops suit delicate earring drops; peardrops carry more colour and work well as pendant focals.
Can I order briolette beads wholesale online?
Yes. We manufacture briolette strands in Jaipur and sell them wholesale worldwide, from single sample strands through to bulk quantities for jewellery brands and bead retailers.
Which gemstones do you cut as briolettes?
Briolette is one of our widest ranges — available in Opal, Moonstone, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Kyanite, Rutilated Quartz, Strawberry Quartz, Prehnite and many other natural stones.