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14x10mm Whisky Quartz Checkerboard Faceted Pear Focal 1 Bead - The Bead Traders
15x12mm Double Terminated Quartz Natural Crystal Focal 1 Bead - The Bead Traders
24x16mm Whisky Quartz Checkerboard Faceted Pear Focal 1 Bead - The Bead Traders
9 - 11mm Ferrous Quartz Faceted Hearts 8 inch 41 beads - The Bead Traders
7mm Mystic Quartz Rondelle Gold Chain 24 beads - The Bead Traders
8x6mm Whiskey Quartz Plain Oval Black Gold Chain 24 beads - The Bead Traders
3.5mm Cat's Eye Green Quartz Rondelle Black Gold Chain 35 beads - The Bead Traders
11x8mm Mystic White Quartz Plain Teardrops 8 inch 33 beads - The Bead Traders
16x9mm Whiskey Quartz Top Drilled Shields 10 inch 20 Beads - The Bead Traders
8x5mm Blue Quartz Handcut Rectangles 12 inch 40 beads - The Bead Traders
6 - 10mm Champagne Quartz Faceted Heishis 8 inch 68 beads - The Bead Traders
4 - 9mm Champagne Quartz Faceted Heishis 8 inch 72 beads - The Bead Traders
5 - 6mm Dark Champagne Quartz Faceted Heishis 8 inch 85 beads - The Bead Traders
7mm Ferrous Quartz Candy Kisses 8 inch 55 beads - The Bead Traders
8x6mm Whiskey Quartz Faceted Pears 9 inch 74 beads - The Bead Traders
5-6.5mm Mystic Quartz Plain Rounds 16 inch 63 beads - The Bead Traders
8mm Mystic White Quartz Plain Round Beads 8 inch 25 pieces - The Bead Traders
7.5mm Mystic White Quartz Plain Round Beads 16 inch 50 pieces - The Bead Traders
6x4mm Honey Quartz Faceted Teardrops 12 inch 51 beads - The Bead Traders
5-6.5mm Mystic Quartz Round Silver Chain 24 beads - The Bead Traders
8-9mm Mystic Quartz Rondelle Gold Chain 23 beads - The Bead Traders
10x7mm Cognac Quartz Faceted Nuggets 14 inch 33 beads - The Bead Traders
2.5mm Guava Quartz Microfaceted Rounds 12 inch 130 beads - The Bead Traders
6-8mm Moss Quartz Plain Cubes 16 inch 65 beads - The Bead Traders
4mm Cat's Eye Quartz Faceted Rondelles 12 inches 110 beads - The Bead Traders
2.5mm Red Quartz Microfaceted Rounds 12 inch 115 beads - The Bead Traders
39x10mm Gold Leafed Ferrous Quartz Pear Pendant 1 piece - The Bead Traders
Quartz Faceted Pears 8.5 inch 14 beads - The Bead Traders
Silver Leafed Celestial Quartz Hexagon Pendant 1 Bead - The Bead Traders
Gold Leafed Celestial Quartz Hexagon Pendant 1 Bead - The Bead Traders
Whiskey Quartz Faceted Teardrops 7.5 inch 55 beads - The Bead Traders
4-8mm Moss Quartz Handcut Rounds 12 inch 42 beads - The Bead Traders
7mm Vermeil Bezeled Green Quartz Heart Pendants Set of 4 pieces - The Bead Traders
7mm Silver Bezeled Yellow Quartz Heart Pendants Set of 4 pieces - The Bead Traders
7mm Silver Bezeled Dark Red Quartz Coin Pendants Set of 4 pieces - The Bead Traders
7mm Silver Bezeled Red Quartz Heart Pendants Set of 4 pieces - The Bead Traders
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Of all the gem species on the planet, Quartz is the largest species with gemstones in the Crystalline, Micro-crystalline and Crypto-crystalline varieties. Quartz Beads come in transparent to opaque qualities in almost every color known. Examples of Quartz varieties in the Crystalline group are Citrine, Amethyst, Rose Quartz & Crystal Quartz; in the Micro-crystalline group are Jasper and Agate; and in the Cryptocrystalline group are Chalcedony. Being the most plentiful gem, Quartz is found worldwide.

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Surface Effects

The way the surface of a bead is finished determines how it will reflect light. Plain beads are smooth and polished, and have a nice shine. Faceted beads have small, polished cuts covering the surface. This effect creates the shimmer and sparkle that so many expert crafters covet. Matte finished beads have a dull, unpolished surface. This kind of finish pairs well with natural material beads, such as wood, seeds, or shells. Faceted quartz gemstones are especially dramatic in necklaces and bracelets.

Rounded

Round beads are the traditional shape used for jewelry making because they are easy to diversify. There is a variety of rounded bead shapes. The rondelle is a round bead that has been flattened slightly. The oval bead is elongated on both ends. Small rondelle beads, such as andalusite gemstone beads, mix well with larger beads as spacers to form a repeated pattern.

Geometric Shapes

Quartz gemstones and other beads come in a wide variety of geometric shapes, including  squares, rectangles, cones, bicones, cylinders, and tubes. Heshi beads are a type of thin cylinder made of chips that are strung together and then ground so that they produce a string of smooth disks or wafers. They can be worn alone in a long string or mixed with other beads as spacers. Heshi beads are often made from shells, wood, or other natural materials, but can be crafted from gemstones, too.

Common Shapes

Gemstones are often cut into common shapes, such as hearts, coins, teardrops, or pears. A briolette is a teardrop-shaped pendant with facets. Quartz gemstones in the briolette shape catch the light beautifully and are a striking focal piece for a necklace.

Baroque Beads

Baroque is a term that describes any irregularly shaped bead, including nuggets, chips, and polygonal beads. Freshwater pearls and natural crystals are also considered baroque beads and pair well with many types of quartz.

Other Effects

Twisted and pillow beads provide more of an aesthetic design than a shape. Twisted beads look as if they’ve been wrung out, like a dish cloth, but not to the same extent as a spiral or corkscrew shape. Pillow beads have a puffed and rounded appearance. Both can be combined with traditional round or geometric beads to create interesting patterns and styles.

Bead Openings

The placement of the openings in a bead can affect its appearance and how it is used. The most common drilling pattern is from side to side. While this drilling pattern works well for round, square, and elongated beads, it can be ineffective for others. Pear, teardrop, or briolette-shaped quartz gemstones are often drilled at the top, while square beads drilled from corner to corner give of an interesting effect.

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