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Beadworks wants to share knowledge along with sparkle. Read our Blog to learn about jewelry, gemstone charms, as well as gemstone beads and their metaphysical properties.

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Individual Gemstones

15×22.75 Faceted Blue Topaz Pendant

$113.00
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Gemstone Charms and Pendants

18k Peridot Gemstone Charm

$19.00
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Chain

5.2x2mm Gold Filled Paperclip Chain

$15.50
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Gemstone Beads

Pastel Multi Sapphire Gemstone Beads – 2mm

$135.00

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Kyanite Beads: Too Beautiful and Powerful to be Kept a Secret
May 22, 2023

Kyanite beads are a gemstone insider secret. Renowned in rock hound circles for its unique physical properties, kyanite presents in a sapphire-like blue, spring green, or intense orange and is often cut into striking beads for use in jewelry making or set in charms, pendants or rings.  Gem Collectors Prize [...]

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Rondelle Beads: A Wildly Popular Gemstone Bead Shape

Rondelle gemstone beads are characterized by their flattened, disk-like shape and rounded edges. This distinctive shape is achieved by cutting a gemstone in a manner that results in a circular bead with a wide diameter and a thinner profile. Typically, rondelle beads are drilled through their centers, allowing them to [...]

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Birthstone Beads: Astounding Long History & Global Traditions

Birthstone beads are a popular choice for those looking to create personalized and meaningful pieces of jewelry. Birthstones themselves have been an important part of human culture for thousands of years. In ancient times, people believed that gemstones had mystical properties and that wearing them could bring good luck, health, [...]

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