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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...
Why Hematite Beads Are Perfect On-the-Go Jewelry Pieces
Hematite became extremely popular in jewelry design during the Victorian era, particularly in Europe. It's still a very popular bead used in jewelry and fashion designs today. Hematite is the...
Dendritic Opal Care Guide: Long-Term Wear & Care
Crystals have been an obsession for people all around the world for centuries. Throughout history, they have been used as symbols of power and status, adopted as mystical healing gems,...
Looking into the Cat’s Eye - A Guide to Understanding Tiger Eye Beads
When asked about “tiger eyes” what is the first thing that comes to mind? For some, no doubt, it is the theme song to Rocky III. For others, a poem...
5 Jeweling Mistakes to Avoid When Handling Gemstone Beads
Gemstone beads are amazing additions to any piece you create. With their interesting textures, unique colors, and eye-catching patterns, it is no surprise that gemstone beads are in high demand...
