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January Birthstone: Garnet Beads
Beautiful garnet stones are the official birthstone for January. Although the garnet is most often associated with the deep pomegranate red of Pyrope Garnet, they are mined in a variety...
The History of Natural Turquoise Beads
Turquoise calls to mind the very distinct blue- and green-colored gem that is synonymous with the Southwest. It has a rich history, and its use in jewelry and art spans...
How to Use Lava Stone Beads to Make Diffuser Jewelry
Lava stone beads are an extremely popular trend in jewelry right now due to their unique appearance and properties. The tone itself is typically rough, dark and chunky, yet extremely...
Create Jewelry with Timeless Style with Opal Beads
The beautiful, diverse and ancient opal gemstone makes gorgeous jewelry that is perfect for all types of occasions. Ranked second only to the emerald by the Romans, it was included...
Make Your Own Rosary with a Rosary Chain and Other Jewelry-Making Accessories
If you were raised in the Roman Catholic Church, chances are you already own a rosary. Even if you are not Catholic, a rosary can make a wonderful gift for...
Create Eye-catching Jewelry with Labradorite Beads
Labradorite is a popular gemstone that produces a stunning play of colors — known as labradorescence — which moves as the stone is rotated. This dazzling optical phenomenon is due...
Charoite: The Siberian Stone
What is Charoite? Charoite is a lovely lavender gemstone. A charoite gemstone is a rock comprised mostly of the mineral charoite, which gives it its distinct purple color. This stone...
Beautiful Green Beads to Add to Your Wardrobe during Mental Illness Awareness Week
In America, research has shown that one in five people have a mental illness. Depression and anxiety, in particular, have become increasingly widespread. Despite the common occurrence of these illnesses,...
How Freshwater Pearls Are Harvested Sustainably
Pearls are a special kind of gem that are as unique as they are beautiful. Elegant and lustrous, these stones are the only type of gemstone that doesn’t come from...
Product Spotlight: Carnelian Beads
For centuries, carnelian gemstone beads have been used to create brilliant pieces of jewelry, dramatic decorative accents and charms believed to deliver health and good luck. The carnelian gemstone is...
Everything You Need to Know about the Serpentine Gemstone
Ethereal green with an endless array of alluring patterns, serpentine gemstones have entranced people for millennia. From jewelry to architecture to art, serpentine has been used in hundreds of ways...
6 Gemstone Beads That Are Great Vacation Accessories
Preparing for an upcoming vacation can be exhilarating and, at times, a bit overwhelming. One of the most important steps to prepare for your trip is getting packed. You want...
