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Soothe and Heal with Aquamarine Gemstone Beads

aquamarine gemstone beads in various shades of blue

Aquamarine’s Metaphysical Properties Rivaled its Beauty Tranquil blue Aquamarine gemstone beads are a beautiful way to capture the gemstone’s calming and soothing effect on the wearer.  Its metaphysical properties are numerous.  Enhancing communication: Aquamarine is said to help improve communication skills, especially when it comes to expressing oneself clearly and effectively. Maybe you need to […]

Energetic Orange Gemstone Charms to balance your Sacral Chakra

orange gemstone beads like Mandarin Garnet

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 example could even help you align your sacral chakra. Orange is associated with the sacral chakra because it is a warm and vibrant color […]

October’s Birthstones: Opal & Tourmaline

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 Gemstones and their Healing Properties

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 […]

Top 5 Gemstones for Studying and Concentration

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 […]

Peridot: The Gem of the Sun

beautiful handmade bright green peridot necklaces worn with a green dress.

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 […]

Make them Sparkle! A Guide to Gemstone Cutting Styles

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 Opal: Nature’s Stone

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 […]

Amazonite: The Stone of the Amazon River

Amazonite, often called the Stone of Courage, was named after South America’s Amazon River, despite never actually being found in the river. Instead, it was discovered in places around Brazil. Today, Amazonite can be found in Brazil, the United States, Russia, Australia, and Zimbabwe. Amazonite is a feldspar, which is a large and common family […]