Unleash your creativity with our insightful posts on various jewelry making techniques, tools, and trends. From beginner-friendly tips to advanced design ideas, our blog equips you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces. Delve into the enchanting world of gemstone beads, as we explore their vibrant colors, unique properties, and metaphysical properties
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 Kyanite’s Unique Properties Kyanite, a […]
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 be strung together to create […]
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, and prosperity. Over time, birthstones […]
All the Colors Summer Demands Yellow sapphire and orange sapphire beads embody summer, the season of warmth, vitality, and abundance. As we embrace the joys of longer days and sun-filled afternoons, it’s only natural to gravitate towards colors that reflect this energy. Irene Neuwirth’s one of a kind Tropical Flower Necklace captures this vibe perfectly. If you […]
Vermeilis a type of metal used in jewelry making that is made by plating a layer of gold onto a base of sterling silver. To be considered vermeil, the layer of gold must be at least 10 karats and 2.5 microns thick. This results in a piece of jewelry that has the look of solid […]
Natural ruby is a global favorite gemstone but glass-filled ruby? You might not have even known it existed but it does and it’s all over the jewelry and bead world. Here we will break down the differences between the two, the glass fill process, and its impact on value. The natural ruby part is easy […]
Horoscope gems are gemstone beads that are believed to align with each zodiac sign and bring positive energy, balance, and good luck to the wearer. In this article, we will explore some of the most popular horoscope gems for all 12 zodiac signs. Note that some birth months have more than one gemstone option, and […]
Tourmaline are prized for their striking beauty, color variety, and metaphysical properties, whether cut as stones to be set as fine jewelry or gemstone beads. Tourmaline, a complex boron silicate mineral, occurs in a wide range of colors, from deep black to vibrant hues of pink, green, blue, and more. The gemstone is also known for its […]
The crown chakra, also known as Sahasrara in Sanskrit, is the seventh primary chakra in the human body. It is located at the top of the head and is associated with spirituality, consciousness, and enlightenment and is associated with the color violet or white. When the crown chakra is balanced and open, a person can […]
The third eye chakra, also known as the Ajna chakra, is located in the center of the forehead, between the eyebrows. It is the sixth of the seven chakras in the human body, and it is associated with intuition, perception, and higher consciousness. The third eye chakra is often represented by the color indigo, which […]