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Check Our Wide Selection of Colors, Sizes, Shapes
Because gemstones are natural they will exhibit slight variations in size, color, shape, etc. We can't ship exact matches.
Important note: If you have questions about an item, call.
Amethyst Nuggets
Good natural amethyst color and shapes, the smaller ones are triangular, 13x9mm, the larger ones are smooth ovals, 18x14mm. Purple is a very pretty shade. Smaller beads 30 on a 16" strand, larger, 20 on a 16" strand. At these prices you can get a few. Smaller amethyst beads, 30 for $25.00. Larger amethyst ovals, 20 for $32.00.
Ruby Rough and Polished--Do you Love Red?
Here's a great way to get a pocketful of rubies! These are rough stones, that is not faceted, but they have been nicely polished and there are a lot of them in each package. First photo, 829 carats, 48 pieces ranging from 28x12mm to 22x10mm. Next photo, 506 carats, 49 pieces sized from 17x15mm to somewhat larger. Next photo, 362 carats, 61 pieces, sized about 15x9mm. The shapes are irregular and each drop seems to be an original. The color is a rich violet red with some lighter or darker inclusions. Ruby rough, 75 cents per carat.
Rose Quartz Stunner--all components sold out sorry.
Here is a very impressive necklace of rose quartz free form nuggets interspersed with hand carved leaf drops and sterling floral pattern spacers. The rose quartz is 100% natural, each nugget and leaf is a bit different, adding to the interesting combination of pieces. You can wear this day or night! The rose quartz pieces have inclusions and natural variations. Necklace is adjustable from 14" to 17" with a silvertone chain and clasp--please feel free to copy the design.
Jewel-Blue Sterling Enamel with Moonstone, Sodalite
A lovely style in a 3-strand bracelet
showing the use of sodalite flat oval beads with our sterling and jewel-blue beads (enamel #4) with faceted
6mm sodalite beads and moonstone accents. We used the 3-loop spacer bar on the ends to make it easy to
finish the multi strands. You could also "double up" your strands for a 4, 5, or 6 strand masterpiece. The same
finding can also be used to finish a wide choker or dog collar for the neck.
Woven Necklace Design
Our designer has made magic with vintage faux carnelian nuggets, aquamarine nuggets,
4mm orange coral, and sky blue cloisonne. Worked with 2 strands of thread.
Purple Heart in Amethyst, Symbolizing Bravery
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| Above, rich purple heart beads in semiprecious amethyst. The purple heart is an important symbol for US servicewomen and -men. 6mm. Amethyst heart beads, 6mm, 10 for $4.99. Order the 16" strand of about 60 hearts for $24.00 & save $8.00. |
Art Nouveau Inspired Necklace
| The carved bone butterflies lend an art nouveau inspiration to this elegant necklace. Butterflies are favorite motifs of art nouveau and art deco jewelry and accessory designers. We added some oval twist-faceted Botswana agate beads (sold out), moonstone faceted spacers (various prices) a center scarab of fancy jasper (2 for $3.99). The necklace could be finished with either a sterling or gold clasp (not shown). You could also add sterlign spacer beads for additional shine. |
Hematite and Silver Bracelet with Heart Toggle Clasp
| This stunning bracelet shows how the clasp can enhance the design. The clasp is a sterling heart toggle and the bracelet features double stranded segments of hematite chips anchored by the silver sun face as well as the puffed heart beads. This bracelet gets compliments whenever you wear it! |
Turquoise, Carnelian, and Silver Necklace
| This elegant necklace incorporates silver, carnelian, turquoise, and a pretty sterling clasp. The larger turquoise beads are 16mm. This size looks proportional when combined with other "serious" beads like the sterling beads and double strands of carnelian with smaller turquoise nuggets. The silver sun face beads provide a lighthearted touch. This necklace is just as beautiful from the back as the front and demonstrates the beauty of the larger semiprecious beads. About 18 inches long, and easy to make with 2 strands of tiger tail. |
Agate Beads--look very old
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| These agate beads have been treated to look like the beads dug up at ancient sites. Translucent warm amber color with symbolic white eyes, squares, and lines. 14mm x 10mm, large hole. Each one is different. These are drop-dead stunning when combined with the Venetian dark topaz goldstone beads. Agate faux antique bead, $3.99 each. |
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