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Clear, green, sparkling peridot is well known as the August birthstone, and jewelry made with it is a popular traditional gift for a 16th wedding anniversary. It’s mined worldwide from gemstone...

Larimar beads, also known as “Stefilia’s Stone,” the “dolphin stone,” and the “Atlantis stone,” are a beautiful addition to any collection of cardinal element stones. Cardinal element stones are created...

 What Does Your Child's Birthstone Predict About Their Personality?   Pregnancy is a very special time for expectant mothers and fathers. The miraculous growth of an entirely new human being...

If the song lyrics are true, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” Well, I hate to break it to you, diamonds, but this girl has a new best friend: the...

History Perhaps lesser known to most people than turquoise, chrysocolla has been used for jewelry-making since ancient times. Its name comes from the Greek word chrysos, meaning gold, and kola, meaning glue,...

A range of beautiful deep blues and rich in color, azurite has captured the hearts and eyes of many the world over for millennia. The word azure is derived from...

Summer is nearly here, and there is nothing that will get you in the spirit like the ocean tones of aquamarine beads. Aquamarine was believed to be the treasure of...

Ruby beads are a favorite with both jewelry makers and those who wear them. They have been used in jewelry for hundreds of years.As a precious gemstone, they offer connotations...

Rondelle beads are used in a wide range of jewelry styles, most commonly as a spacer between contrasting stones. The beads have a rounded cube shape, and come in a...

Pearls and gemstone beads are popular in women's fashion and have stood the test of time. It is, therefore, no surprise they are used frequently in DIY projects. Making jewelry...

Turquoise is perhaps history’s greatest stone. It has been used for hundreds of years across the globe from ancient Egypt, to Iran, to pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. It was worn by warriors,...

If you’ve ever come across a beautiful piece of moonstone jewelry and wondered how you could make something equally as striking, know that with the proper guidance, inspiration and quality...