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Are you wanting to add a burst of color and elegance to your home? If so, you may want to consider exploring beaded home décor. Beads are an ideal option for...

Carnelian beads of top quality make any creation beautiful with their deep reddish-orange color. It was a highly sought-after stone centuries ago because of its rich color. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan...

Onyx gets its name from the Greek word for fingernail, onux. Legend states Eros mischievously cut the fingernails of Aphrodite while she slept, and since her clippings were heavenly in origin,...

Twenty years ago autism was a mysterious and relatively unknown disorder. It affected 1 in 5,000 children. Today, people have a much better understanding of autism. The Centers for Disease...

Vermeil is 925 sterling silver that has been gold-plated. It is also known as silver gilt. In fact, vermeil is the French term for silver-gilded.Three factors determine whether something is...

If you’re looking for a new bead for your latest jewelry or beading project, then look no further than the Ethiopian opal bead. With its vivid colors and unique pattern...

Fall is a beautiful time of year. The leaves are turning, there’s a chill in the air, and it’s time to bring out your fall wardrobe: scarves, boots, bulky sweaters,...

  The holiday season means there are plenty of opportunities to look fabulous. A head-turning holiday outfit should be glamorous but timeless, sophisticated but unique, classic but with a sparkle....

The holidays are almost here, and that means your calendar will soon fill up with seasonal parties and family gatherings. Many of these affairs are formal social events, and you...

Semiprecious gems have enchanted us for years, but there are certain kinds that compel us more than others. Case in point—the ruby.With its deep, clear color, and passionate hue, the...

Rainbow moonstone, also known as white Labradorite, is a type of stone that is used to connect with the crown chakra, sacral chakra, and third eye chakra. This stone's most...

Labradorite—the dark gray stone that opens into a marvelous array of peacock blue, gold, green, and red as it refracts light is said to be a divine stone of magic,...