Jewelry Material: Gemstone

Add dynamic energy to your design by adding a touch of asymmetry to the smooth flow of round beads. This substantial bracelet blends the dark sheen of rainbow obsidian and the matte luster of palo santo beads, heightened by the striking introduction of slender copper discs.

Revitalize your style with this exquisite silver-plated brass necklace featuring a rolo chain and a stunning focal point—an open rounded rectangle encrusted with clear cubic zirconia—for a touch of timeless elegance.

The distinctive square drape of the necklace in this classic aquamarine and blue aventurine jewelry set lifts it out of the realm of the ordinary. Petite gold-plated brass rondelles and star beads enchant with a celestial sparkle amid the misty, early-morning hues of the stones.

Gemstone jewelry has captivated the hearts of fashion enthusiasts and jewelry lovers for centuries. Discover why gemstone designs are an excellent choice for designers aiming to create and sell jewelry.

Learn what turquoise is, types of turquoise gems, typical gemological enhancements and buying tips for this popular blue-green gemstone.

Western understandings of chakras involve associating specific chakras to physical points in the body. Learn what each chakra represents and what gemstones are associated with them.

Decorate your lobes and your upper ears in style with these trendy small hoop earrings. The connecting chain adds a playful touch and creates fun movement.

Adorn your ears with the exquisite beauty of these delicate dangle earrings, featuring multi-gemstone beads and delicate gold-plated accents for a touch of elegance and sophistication.

What do the ancient Egyptians, Native Americans, 1970's celebrities and people today all have in common? A love of turquoise! This article highlights this gemstone's popularity throughout history.

Our buyers are experts in the field with years of accumulated training and maintain ongoing training of industry standards and availability of gemstone materials. This article is offered to create an understanding of the intricacies of gemstone...

Grab the brass ring with this carnelian drop necklace and earrings set. Wirewrapped ParaWire™ creates the look of cones for an upscale, boho finish.

Step out in style with this captivating multi-gemstone bracelet, showcasing Celestial Crystal® beads and sophisticated gold-plated accents. Uncover the allure of celestial beauty in each bead.

Adorn yourself with elegance in these stunning multi-gemstone dangle earrings, featuring a graceful gradual cascade of colorful beads with exquisite gold-plated accents.

Q: I recently collected a lot of small stones and pebbles on the beach and want to wire wrap them and turn them into pendants. However, after the stones dried, they lost some of the appeal that made me pick them up in the first place. How can I treat the stones to give them the ''just out of the ocean'' look again? And I need this to be permanent and safe to wear. Thank you,

This chic jewelry set featuring lapis lazuli half-moon beads and trendy tassels will sweep you off your feet with its stylish design.

Elegant jasper and silk stone beads are paired with antique silver-plated brass in this alluring necklace and earring set. The delicate filigree adorning the flower focals adds a touch of timeless femininity to the overall design.

Make a bold statement with this stunning necklace and earring set that exudes earthy elegance. This showstopper features beads of dyed African "turquoise," antiqued copper and faceted red jasper, creating a truly captivating ensemble.

Amber and golden horn beads hang like drops of "Honey in the Comb" in Sandy Mikel's striking necklace.

Crafted with captivating shimmer, these exquisite earrings boast an elegant teardrop shape enhanced by the brilliance of Crystal Passions® light rose and amethyst faceted beads.

With icy whites and greens as cool as frost, these cultured pearl and natural green aventurine earrings make a striking and contemporary statement.

This breathtaking multi-strand bracelet is full of dreamy colors and fascinating textures. Deep-purple and lavender amethysts put on a regal show alongside prehnite, emerald and apatite's soothing hues.

Secure your eyeglasses in style with this eyeglass holder, featuring exquisite gemstone beads and sparkling Crystal Passions® flat backs, elegantly accented by metallic beads.

This enchanting little star delights with its radiant gold-finished brass and sparkling cubic zirconia embellishments. The faceted ball chain adds a celestial touch, providing an ideal complement to the star's sweet charm.

Turquoise, copper and sterling silver mingle in this stylish bracelet featuring the ever-popular December birthstone. Turquoise looks fantastic with silver or copper—and even more fabulous when it's all three together.

Refine your look with our sterling silver triple rope necklace chain, adorned with a captivating Celtic-designed naja and hand-cut mystic topaz beads for a touch of elegance.

Capture the elusive interplay of sunlight and shadow with these mesmerizing earrings. The elongated rectangles, embellished with delicate pearls and green apatite beads, will shimmer with a captivating and evocative glow.

Promo beads can make your wallet and your customers happy. Read on to discover how these gemstone beads can enhance your jewelry designs as well.

This silver-strung lariat-style necklace and earring set features striking tigereye accents for style that reflects both simplicity and elegance.

The royal hues of amethyst combine with the sparkles of tiny marcasite stones set in large sterling silver beads. This vintage style, so popular in the 1920s, is back on-trend for another decade of 2020's.

Revitalize your look with this stunning sterling silver drop necklace, adorned with radiant cubic zirconia in August's Peridot, December's Blue Topaz, and February's Amethyst. The elegant pendants hang delicately from a sterling silver chain, complemented by refined sterling silver accents and a secure jump ring for a touch of sophistication.

Revitalize your style with these stunning drop earrings crafted with hand-cut dyed garnet oval beads, natural round amethyst beads, and hand-cut flat oval peridot beads, all delicately accented with sterling silver for a touch of sophistication and charm.

Wide spacer bars and gemstone beads warm up the cool silvery tones of this bold bracelet design, while the toggle clasp gives it a secure finish.

Beautifully dyed selenite gemstone beads evoke blue skies in this romantic necklace and earring set that reminds us of summer days spent together.

Stretch your fashion sense with a moukaite jasper stretch bracelet that’s sure to be a bestseller.

Opal is an uncommon gemstone with an uncommon beauty and fragility, leading it to be recreated in the lab as a stronger composite that withstands more stress.

Delve into the rich history and cultural significance of jade, highlighting its revered status in Chinese culture, its exceptional toughness, and its various forms, including jadeite and nephrite, as well as its widespread use in jewelry and carvings, with an emphasis on the importance of color, translucency, and texture in determining jade quality.

Learn all about knapping, an ancient technique for creating gemstone tools or personal adornment. You'll be amazed how much effort goes into these creations!

Adorn yourself in the captivating hues of crazy lace agate in this three-piece set. Featuring stunning blue beads accented with the warmth of copper.

Enhance your look with our exquisite necklace and earring set, showcasing beautiful lapis lazuli teardrops and intricate sterling silver accents, for a truly captivating ensemble.

Bezel setting connectors have made creating gemstone cabochon jewelry a breeze. Create a sophisticated Western-inspired style with this turquoise set.

Q: I am wondering how to drill small holes in certain pieces to accommodate certain designs. How would I drill holes in sterling silver or brass components? Also, how would I drill an extra hole in a pendant made of howlite? HELP!

Elevate your style with our exquisite earrings and bracelet featuring stunning lilac stone and yellow calcite beads, accented with silver-plated brass for a touch of elegance.

Transform your outfit with this captivating necklace and earring set, adorned with amethyst beads elegantly hung from sterling silver rabbit ear bails.

Q: What is the difference between "heated" and "dyed" colored stones?

Q: I recently came upon and purchased several pieces of natural quartz in various sizes. Mostly spear or column shaped. I know most times these are wire wrapped for wearing, but I was wondering about drilling a hole to string them that way. Would that be possible? If so what kind of drill bit should I use? Should I do anything to prepare the quartz before that? Thanks.

Q: Are dyed, heated or stabilized gemstones less valuable than the natural ones? And what is the difference between them?

Q: When I buy beads in bulk, they often have a white powdery substance in the bead hole. I am using a small file or a fine drill bit to clean out some of them, but there must be an easier way to do this.

Q: What do I use to drill a hole in a cabochon? I can't find anything to go through.