The rainbow in an opal, the jardin of an emerald, the shimmering asterisk in a star sapphire—learn why gemologists call these "phenomena" or "inclusions" instead of "flaws."

Amber and golden horn beads hang like drops of "Honey in the Comb" in Sandy Mikel's striking necklace.

Ethiopian opal has a milky white to light amber base coloring and displays the play of color that makes opals both famous and highly desired for jewelry.

The popularity of richly colored amber has been growing even as it becomes harder and harder to find. After all, 50-million-year-old fossilized tree sap doesn't exist in infinite supplies.

Used for everything from meditation to fidget-calming, this design includes step-by-step instructions for making your own worry beads.

Accentuate the shapes of pendants with wirework lines. In this necklace design, wire is used to trace and accentuate the veins of the amber butterfly wing.

A piece of mineral which, when cut and polished, is used to make jewelry, embellish clothing or create household décor. Some gemstone material is organic, such as amber, jet and pearl.

It was the vivid colors captured in the morning dew in Edwin Batres' garden that inspired this dimensional design. "Rocio" is a stunner packed with textural appeal.

Spread good energy and vibes with this Powercord® energy bracelet design featuring amber chips.

Hand-cut agate nugget beads almost resemble amber in this shimmering crystal jewelry set with an asymmetrical stringing pattern that catches the eyes.

A trio of necklaces with glowing amber beads alongside Crystal Passions® crystal beads makes for a striking yet traditional presentation.

Copper accents bring out the warm colors of Liz Reed's "Mother Earth Bracelet."

Amber heishi beads give this design an autumnal feel, while the spaced-out style calls back to tropical shell creations.