Hot Gems and Beads for Spring / Summer 2009

Turquoise

Turquoise is always in the fashion scene, representing moods from playful to exotic, casual to elegant. It’s a one-kind-fits-all gemstone.

Get the natural look by stringing blue-green turquoise onto hemp cord. Sing the classics when you pair Sleeping Beauty turquoise with natural cultured freshwater pearls. Bold statement jewelry is known to combine sterling silver and large red coral focal components.  

Pearls

The first gemstone of humankind, the eternal pearl can go everywhere. Mix the traditional white pearl with black onyx or lava stone for classic style. Pearls in natural mauve and peach colors dance with the soft tones of aquamarine, lavender amethyst and tanzanite. The luminescent colors of shamrock green dyed designer pearls can be paired with faceted peridot – or highly contrasted by shaded ruby.

malaysia "Jade"

Malaysia "jade" is the trade name for a naturally white, opaque quartz material. Acclaimed for its ability to take color well, Malaysia "jade" is often dyed beautiful shades of red, green and blue, though it’s also valued for its natural beauty -- white to cream.

Use the powerful colors to represent the beat from exotic travels, such as India, Brazil and Mexico, and combine with the distinct details of Thailand’s Hill Tribes fine silver beads. The pastel shades compose a sophisticated style when paired with gold-color beads and luminous pearls.