Aquamarine’s Metaphysical Properties Rivaled its Beauty Tranquil blue Aquamarine beads are a beautiful way to capture the gemstone’s calming and soothing effect on the wearer. Its metaphysical properties are numerous. It is thought to help reduce stress and anxiety and promote relaxation and tranquility. Enhancing communication: Aquamarine is said to help improve communication skills, especially […]
Use orange gemstone charms and beads to unleash your creative power Gemstone beads and charms can be more than merely decorative. Kyanite Orange Gemstone Charms or Mandarin Garnet gemstone beads for examplecould even help you align your sacral chakra. Orange is associated with the sacral chakra because it is a warm and vibrant color that […]
A Tale of Two Birthstones It’s true, October babies have the pleasure of choosing their own birthstone. This dates back to 1952, when the National Association of Jewelers decided to create a list of accepted birthstones for each month. Opal was the original birthstone of October…that is until it started an uproar of being seen […]
TOP 3 Fall 2022 Gemstone Beads for Jewelry Making Now that Fall has finally arrived, we’re trading in our Summer jewelry for necklaces and bracelets drenched in rich and saturated jewel-tone colors. We’ve been loving ruby-red hues, royal blue shades, and Earth-tone gemstone beads. Here’s a list of our favorite and most popular Fall gemstone […]
Dress for Success with these 5 Powerful Gemstones School is almost back in session. Start your year strong with these 5 gemstones for staying focused and motivated during class! Malachite Malachite is a popular stone for concentration and focus. This gorgeous green gemstone stimulates mental activity and improves communication skills. Malachite is also said to […]
A look at August’s radiant birthstone Peridot is most well known for being the birthstone for August and the traditional anniversary gemstone gift for 16th anniversaries. There is a deep history and many mythological lore surrounding this beautiful bright green stone that has been prized for centuries. Early records indicate that Peridot was a gemstone […]
The history of the Ruby Rubies color ranges from an intense crimson to a pale rose. Their deep rooted history with passion and power keeps this gemstone as one of the most popular adornments in jewelry. The name Ruby comes from the Latin word for red which is Ruber. Early civilizations draw on the color […]
The history of the Ruby Rubies color ranges from an intense crimson to a pale rose. Their deep rooted history with passion and power keeps this gemstone as one of the most popular adornments in jewelry. The name Ruby comes from the Latin word for red which is Ruber. Early civilizations draw on the color […]
It’s no secret we love our sparkly gemstones. We especially love when they catch the light and the colors practically glow! (cue heart eyes) At Beadworks you will find not only an incredible selection of gemstone beads, but also a gorgeous array of gemstone charms and 14k gold bezel-set gemstone pendants as shown in the […]
Dendrite is the term used to describe the tree-like inclusions found in some Opals. These beautiful dark marks appear due to the prescence of manganise oxides or silicates. Dendrite Opal is usually gathered from the mines of New Mexico. It is widely believed that this stone promotes spirtual growth and balances both yin/yang energies. Some […]