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Chrysocolla Beads: Beautiful and Affordable Alternative to Turquoise
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,...
All About Azurite Beads – Ancient and Modern Inspiration for Jewelry Making
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...
Jewelry Designs with Aquamarine Beads
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...
Guide to Making Jewelry with Ruby Beads
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...
Best Practices for Working with Rondelle Beads
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...
Tips and Tricks for Working with Large Hole Pearls and Large Hole Gemstone Beads
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...
Jewelry Making with Turquoise Beads – Inspiration and Design Ideas
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,...
Beautiful Moonstone Bead Design Inspiration
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...
Can’t Miss Gemstone Trends of 2017
Whether you love gemstones just for their sheer beauty or like wearing gemstone jewelry for their inherent energy and healing power, 2017 promises to be a great year for those...
All About Blue Chalcedony Beads
Chalcedony gemstones are a cryptocrystalline from within the quartz family. They rarely form a blue hue, however when they do, they can easily take on the hues of an amazing...
20+ Ideas for Using Labradorite Beads in Your Jewelry
Labradorite is a gorgeous semi-precious gemstone that has varying hues of green, gray and blue, depending on its facets. It is said that the Inuits believed that labradorite was taken...
Pearl Beads for Bridal Jewelry and Accessories
If you’re getting married soon, you’re probably looking for the right jewelry to wear. But, after paying for attire, bridesmaids’ gowns, catering, the wedding venue, decorations, and much more, who...
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